Searching for the Jaguar

Searching for the Jaguar. This romantic thriller is set against the background of Brazilâ??s exotic mixture of peoples and religions and the violent streets of a North American city. Five lives intertwine: Hank, the idealist caught in a web of intrigue, power and cocaine trafficking; Deb, the dedicated nurse who discovers real love in a foreboding setting; Steve, the serious lawyer struggling with his emotional conflict between duty and passion; Darryl, the ex-con misfit prone to explode in a blasphemous rage of jealousy and resentment; Scott, the young invalid who suddenly comes of age when murder and violence shatters the security of his life. Each one, driven by inner passions, brings mystery and depth to a story that connects the reader to a world of rich lyrical and philosophical implications.
A surreal humor underlies this compelling novel about love, transformation, death, and survival. Superbly crafted, lyrically written.