“Viajes fantásticos is an attractive and truly different alternative to what the market has offered the profession so far for intermediate-level Spanish readers… Viajes fantásticos can be a useful tool in the hands of competent and resourceful teachers, who approach the reading of literature as a pleasurable activity.”

—The Modern Language Journal

The fascinating and thought-provoking stories in this book will take you from contemporary Puerto Rico and Mexico City to Tenochtitlan, the ancient Aztec capital. But the viajes fantásticos of the title refer not only to travels throughout the history and culture of Puerto Rico and Mexico; these are fantastic voyages into the world of dreams. The universal themes of love and death are woven into carefully crafted narratives full of suspense that will make you forget you're reading in a foreign language. As the characters travel in time, so will you.

Ladrón de la mente tells the story of Marisol Guardiola, a young Spanish woman who lives in Madrid. Marisol is a computer analyst; she feels both enticed and overwhelmed by the high-tech world in which she works. In her eloquent and very personal journal, Marisol explores ideas that concern her, such as professional success, independence, and marriage. However, as she begins to write, Marisol is unaware that her trendy life will take an unexpected turn. An extraordinary experience awaits her!

From a remote and bleak future back to the light of the past, Taína, isla de luz propels the reader on a journey through space and time. The story is rich in both historical details and the technological wonders of science fiction. You will follow the protagonist, who, in his search for knowledge and light, travels through a "wormhole" –a tunnel that connects distant points in the fabric of time– to the mythical Taína, an island in the Caribbean. His chronicle is a compelling affirmation of the human spirit. It reminds us that, even in the most abject darkness, it is possible to envision a place where there is always potential for change, and where light awaits us as the promise of a brighter future.