Super Short Summary

Gods Go Begging by Alfredo Vea follows Jesse Pasadoble, a Vietnam veteran and defense lawyer in San Francisco, as he defends an illiterate gang member accused of murdering two local businesswomen. Haunted by his past and entangled in a complex investigation, Pasadoble navigates the dark corners of the city, the trauma of war, and racial identity. Sensitive topics include PTSD, violence, and the psychological impact of war.