L. SANTIAGO CALERO
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One's Life Could Be A Hell Uncertain . . . .
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About A Hell Uncertain
Available now. For David Rendón, life has been fairly predictable, until now. He is half-way through high school, and he will have to make a decision about his future. He is in a nation that is fractured with internal turmoil, and a war that weighs heavily upon its people, ravishing most of its valuable resources. What will he do for his future? Is he forsaken at home, bound to receive notice from the draft board? Or will he be able to influence his future in another direction? Betrayed by his closest friends, he will now have to consider another path.
Meet L. Santiago Calero
L. Santiago Calero was born and raised in New York City to Boricua (Puerto Rican) parents, but has lived in the Southeastern United States for several decades. He enjoyed a distinguished health care career prior to embarking on his career as a writer.
He is a bibliophile and a connoisseur of cinematic films, and a student of history. He enjoys fresh and saltwater fishing, working with horses, sheep, goats, and chickens on a farm. He also enjoys gardening and raising Anatolian Shepherds.
A Hell Uncertain is his debut novel. It was released August 12, 2025.
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"This is a great novel! It’s a memorable step back in time, taking the reader on a nostalgic journey during the 1960’s. It’s a refreshing and much needed perspective regarding the Vietnam era. Great writing, a captivating read!"
– – Grace Ruhara, Readers’ Favorite
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“Calero’s novel takes readers on a fascinating trip through New York as the country faces the realities of the war in Vietnam. Readers of this book will eagerly look forward to having their questions answered in future installments.”
– – Kat Kennedy, The US Review of Books
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“The bond between the boys reminded me of Stephen King’s, Stand by Me. A Hell Uncertain, by L. Santiago Calero, rightly deserves 5 stars. Calero is talented enough to suck the reader into the story with his lifelike characters, plot line, and colloquial writing style.”
– – Literary Titan
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"An expertly crafted narrative that addresses important societal concerns.... This completely engrossing coming-of-age novel is a perfect fit for aficionados of literary and historical fiction...."
– – Foluso Falaye, Manhattan Book Review
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"...A Hell Uncertain will draw its readers in. Emotions run high in this coming-of-age story about a young man, his friends, and their futures with themes of military enlistment, friendship, trust, racial injustice, and self-awareness."
– – Kyle Eaton, San Francisco Book Review
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“This is a compelling first installment in a promising series that will appeal to both lovers of coming-of-age YA and historical fiction”.
– – Bookview Review
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"The bond between the boys reminded me of Stephen King’s, Stand by Me. Their bond with David was realistic, until the betrayal. That shook me but also piqued my interest because I wanted to know why. A Hell Uncertain, by L. Santiago Calero, rightly deserves 5 stars. With relatable characters and an emotional bond I felt a part of, the story was engaging to read. Calero is talented enough to suck the reader into the story with his lifelike characters, plot line, and colloquial writing style."-- Literary Titan
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"An expertly crafted narrative that addresses important societal concerns while engrossing readers with the exciting antics of the heroes. A Hell Uncertain strikes a balance between themes of youth, planning the future, and treachery and deceit at a pivotal moment in the protagonist's life. This completely engrossing coming-of-age novel is a perfect fit for aficionados of literary and historical fiction with free-spirited young characters."-- Foluso Falaye, Manhattan Book Review
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"With detailed setting descriptions and deep conversational dialogue, A Hell Uncertain will draw its readers in. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of New York during the Vietnam War era. Emotions run high in this coming-of-age story about a young man, his friends, and their futures with themes of military enlistment, friendship, trust, racial injustice, and self-awareness."-- Kyle Eaton, San Francisco Book Review
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