The title is Crossing the Culture
Deep in the jungles of the Amazon, Kate
Wilson's thrill seeking lifestyle has brought her to work in a
medical clinic as a volunteer nurse. She's living her dream, working
as a ski patroller in winter and spending her summers down in South
America. The beautiful town of Bella Vista is an idyllic setting
where she bonds with the simple people, including two young sisters,
Anita and Luisa. At the clinic, she works side by side with a
brilliant young doctor treating the tropical ailments of the
townspeople.
Reluctant to leave the place Kate is
learning to call home, she returns back to the States for the ski
season. Feeling alone and vulnerable, she meets a lawyer, Paul, who
is smitten with her. The problem is that he represents everything
about her culture that she had chosen to give up. The other problem
is that she can't get Doctor Felipe out of her mind.
The powerful draw of the rainforest
brings her back to the town of Bella Vista and Doctor Felipe, but she
discovers that something sinister has settled upon the area. Kate had
known that the farmers were growing coca plants, but in her absence
the government had moved in and destroyed the crop. The drug cartel
would not let this slide without retribution, and the town braces for
an armed conflict. As they wait, people begin to fall ill, and they
learn the guerilleros have contaminated the drinking water with
cholera. Tested to their limits, Doctor Felipe and Kate fight to save
innocent lives, until word leaks of an American in Bella Vista. In
danger of being kidnapped, Kate must get out at once. The doctor
intervenes, risking his own life to save her. Will he get her out in
time?
Based loosely on my own experiences
from living in Ecuador, South America for three years, and drawing
on my medical background as a registered nurse, this novel depicts life
in the Hispanic culture and the toll of the drug trade in the place
where it all begins.
That's it! Feel free to let me know what you think of the overall story as well.
I'm struggling to write my own synopsis so I don't really have any comments but it sounds great. I can't wait to read this.
ReplyDeleteNo comments is better than, "It's terrible," so I'll take it! Thanks as always for your support. :)
Deletethanks for your comment - yeah it's always something. I know nothing about query letters but the story does sound like a good one. Best of luck
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate your thoughts.
DeleteFun! I'm going to email you! ;)
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DeleteI know a Canadian anthologist from Alberta who's writes in your genre. Claire Allum. Your story and hers have lots in common. The romance is wonderfully done, both set in SA, both intriguing and seductive. Not sure why I'm mentioning this, except I think birds of a feather should hang out together.
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Is she published yet? I'd love to check her out- blog, twitter, etc.
DeleteHow rude of me! Thanks for stopping by and joining my blog.
DeleteOoo, I like this! You've gotten things much tighter this time around. One thing I wondered about was when you wrote "Bella Vista is an idyllic setting where she bonds with the simple people..." I was thinking maybe the word "local" would be better than "simple." When I hear "simple" I think of 'simple minded people.' Just a thought. Also, I'm passing a blog award your way when you get a moment! (:
ReplyDeleteYou made a very good point! I'll change that. "Simple" can have a negative connotation and that isn't what I wanted here. Thanks for your feedback. :)
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