Paul PereaPaul Perea was born in Corrales, New Mexico, and raised in Albuquerque. Regional folk stories, in particular, the tale of La Llorona is the inspiration for his novel. Corrales and the woods that border the Rio Grande River played key roles in developng the atmosphere for the village of Arroyo.Paul currently resides in Northfield, Minnesota. THE FIRST CIRCLE is his debut novel. Read More Read Less