Mutt

When Patrick, a White/Korean mutt who can pass for Latino, moves to a new town, he falls for Krystal, a seductive, fast-talking Mexican girl. Believing him to be Mexican, she invites Patrick to a party hosted by Los Reyes Locos, the reigning local gang. Little does Patrick know he's been recruited. He survives the beating/initiation and is branded in blood and ink into the family, with "El Rey," the god-like leader, calling the shots. El Rey's means of teaching him the ropes the next day consists of Patrick bearing witness to murder and gang rape. Fearing for his life and already in too deep in his lies, his only way out is to fight with bloodied fists for the crown. A fast-paced action/suspense story right off the first page, Mutt's protagonist takes us on a masochistic ride in his quest for love and ultimately, survival.