From the Streets of Chambers Lane follows the intriguing story of the Mendoza family's unexpected loss of their youngest son and sibling, Michael. Dealing with spiritual struggles and disillusionment as well as familial rivalries and quirky social interactions, the novella introduces the reader to each diverse family member's perspective of the tragic event while personalizing their cultural past and fears of the unknown future. They include the drug-using black sheep, Jose Luis; the religious, fanatical matriarch, Lucia; and the detached and nascent, Daniel, as well as a host of extended family members and friends.