The Hanged Man's Calling

By La Prensa, 22 February, 2026

The Hanged Man's CallingThe Hanged Man's Calling, a true-life novel about corruption and conviction, about one man's journey from victim to journalist.

Award-winning investigative journalist Art Castañares recounts the almost-unbelievable saga that unfolded after he rejected a demand for a bribe from a public official's husband -leading to a three-year legal battle for his personal and professional survival.

The book is based 100% on court records, contemporaneous media coverage, and his own records to bring this gritty tale of power and corruption to life.

Soon, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, select Chapters will be available here for download.

The Hanged Man's Calling:
CHAPTER I: Facing the Gallows