Miguel the Barber

Miguel Guzman is no ordinary barber. He comes from a long line of eminent barbers going back to Elizabethan times, barbers who cut the hair of kings and heads of state. His grandfather cut the hair of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. His father was the barber to Pancho Villa.

So why is Miguel hiding with his granddaughter in an obscure fishing village on the Sea of Cortez, as far away as possible from Mexico City where he was once the proud owner of a swanky beauty salon within walking distance to the presidential palace?

Miguel’s granddaughter, to uncover the truth about her grandfather who has become gravely ill and has fallen into a coma, enlists Señor Escudero, retired sociologist and family friend, to investigate the barber’s past. She is convinced Escudero will find the key that will bring Miguel back to consciousness. In the meantime, her neighbor and mentor, the curandera Consuelo, holds the grandfather’s fate in her hands.

The search for the truth encompasses political intrigue, drug wars, and family entanglements, bringing into question issues surrounding love, loyalty, revenge and consolation. In the process, Escudero learns as much about himself as he does of Miguel


I had much enjoyment writing this piece and have high hopes for its reception among the readers of this world. It’s meant to be a literary entertainment containing nuggets worth contemplating.

You can read a synopsis of the story by going to my book site
http://cli.gs/miguel

I feel I’ve published just in time for the great tradition of summer reading. Let Miguel be your choice for this summer’s enjoyment!

And please tell your reading buddies. They can go either to my site or to amazon where my books also are available. Just enter my name in the search box.