El Gran Mariachi

A musically talented, Mexican orphan is released from the Convent orphanage as an apprentice plumber but runs away and finds solace with an aged fruit-vendor in Mexico City. When the Old Man realizes the depth of the boy s musical ability he sends him off on the quest to become a Mariachi. Arriving in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, the boy, Memo, teams up with a bus troubadour where they gain fame and notoriety. A Drug Lord, looking for a way to launder his ill-gotten gains, snaps the lad up to promote him for concerts and a way to make his dirty wealth spendable. But, Memo, now as a young man, falls in love with the Drug Lord s mistress and all hell breaks loose. I must admit that I shed a few tears at times while writing this novel and I hope that you might also while reading it. A tale of action, romance, intrigue, betrayal and how good deeds don t necessarily have the best outcome. An easy, fun read, very informative and you just might visit Mexico on your next vacation!