Alicia Gaspar De Alba

About the Author

Alicia Gaspar de Alba is a distinguished Chicana author, scholar, and activist whose work fearlessly explores the intersections of gender, race, and social justice in the American Southwest. Born in El Paso, Texas, she draws from her deep roots in Mexican-American culture to craft narratives that illuminate the struggles of marginalized communities. With a PhD in American Studies from Stanford University, Gaspar de Alba has taught at institutions like UCLA and the University of New Mexico, where her research on queer theory and borderlands history informs her compelling fiction. Her debut novel, Desert Blood: The Juarez Murders, a gripping mystery inspired by the real-life femicides in Ciudad Juárez, showcases her ability to blend thriller elements with poignant social commentary, earning critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of violence against women.