The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

A western filled with magical realism. 

In 1895, Antonio sets off to rob a train carrying gold and other treasures with his younger brother Hugo. The heist goes wrong, Hugo is killed, and Antonio is left for dead. Antonio survives and becomes known as El Tragabalas, or The Bullet Swallower.

In 1964, Jaime is a successful actor and singer who discovers a book about his family's history. The book reveals the many crimes committed by his ancestors and Jaime realizes he may be responsible for paying for them. He must discover the truth about his grandfather, Antonio, to avoid this fate.

Stop by the library and check out The Bullet Swallower for a fast paced adventure story.