A debut novel from the award-winning journalist about the people in a San Francisco homeless shelter, and those who try to help--or prey on them. "Ever since I first read Mr. Garcia's journalism I have admired his bravery and accuracy. This work reminds me of Gy rgy Konr d's great novella The Case Worker." --William T. Vollmann " T]here's a writer named J. Malcolm Garcia who continually astounds me with his energy and empathy...