{"product_id":"9781477172803","title":"Searching for the Jaguar","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e A surreal humor underlies this compelling novel about love, transformation, death, and survival. Superbly crafted, lyrically written.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47163847540976,"sku":"9781477172803","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781477172803_p0.jpg?v=1763612345","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781477172803","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}