Wordsworth in Bogotá
by Scott E. Sundby
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Pub Date 30 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 28 May 2025
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Description
" ... a novel which defies pat categorization, at once operating as a story of literary and familial discovery, an account of illicit deals gone awry, and a probe of innocence and treachery ... [readers] seeking stories of suspense, intrigue, shifting relationships, and discovery will find Wordsworth in Bogotá ... hard to put down." -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Father-son relationships are rarely easy and certainly not when the son's first love is Shakespeare and the father is the kingpin of a drug empire. Esteban Velasquez, however, manages to forge a frosty détente with his father-he studies literature abroad while his father grooms his older brother as the heir.
Now, though, the empire faces imminent collapse, and the old go-tos of bribery and making key competitors "disappear" are no longer working. It falls to Esteban to use his literary talents to save the family's fortune. Devising an ingenious plan, he wagers the last of his family's fortune to stage an international poetry conference-Wordsworth in Bogotá-in an effort to outwit the DEA. But in doing so, he must make choices that will forever change the lives of friends and family.
An international crime mystery told with humor and compassion, Wordsworth in Bogotá introduces a memorable cast of characters, from DEA agents discovering their "inner poets" to restless professors yearning to be individuals of action, not letters. Far more than a tale of drug smuggling, this is a story celebrating those who stumble their way to an understanding of what really matters.
Advance Praise
"... a captivating and amusing mystery packed with a unique blend of crime, adventure, and humor ...." -K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorites, 5-Star Review
"Wordsworth in Bogotá brims with characters in flux, each striving to find their way .... For those who enjoy a blend of philosophy and espionage, this book is an engaging and thought-provoking read." -Literary Titan
"Wordsworth in Bogotá will thrill mystery and adventure enthusiasts thanks to Sundby's extraordinary storytelling abilities and captivating mini-mysteries within a perplexing larger narrative." -Essien Asian, Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review