Ask The Dust

In a city fueled by dreams, a writer's journey unfolds in Ask the Dust, revealing the harsh realities of ambition and love.

In Ask the Dust, Arturo Bandini arrives in Los Angeles with high hopes and aspirations of becoming a successful writer. However, he quickly discovers that the city is rife with challenges and poverty, contrasting sharply with his dreams. As he navigates this harsh reality, Bandini experiences the highs and lows of life in a bustling metropolis, where ambition often collides with despair.

After achieving a modicum of success with the publication of a short story, Bandini begins to indulge in the luxuries of life, purchasing expensive clothes and frequenting upscale restaurants and strip clubs. This newfound wealth offers him a temporary escape, but it also leads him down a path of self-deception and moral ambiguity. The allure of fame and fortune proves to be a double-edged sword, as Bandini grapples with the emptiness that often accompanies such pursuits.

The novel takes a darker turn when Bandini becomes entangled with Camilla Lopez, a captivating yet troubled woman whose presence in his life will ultimately lead to his greatest downfall. Ask the Dust serves as a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by outsiders in a city built on dreams, revealing the complexities of love, ambition, and the search for identity amidst the chaos of urban life.