This is the first book in the LUCHO TRILOGY. Gay men from two cultures come together in this novel of intrigue, adventure and changing times. A mild-mannered, not very streetwise collegiate bumpkin from an imaginary Midwest town gets the rare opportunity to teach English in an equally mythical Latin American country which has just recovered from a military coup. Thrown together with a gorgeous, sophisticated young boy who acts as his teaching assistant, tension is high and attitudes are dicey as the two vie with one another. Ultimately they become friendly through a series of events which will change both their lives forever. Passions run high, and soon there is no turning back from the attraction they feel for each other and for the things they must accomplish together. Either by design or desire, both young men discover things about themselves which they tried to suppress or deny. By the end of this first book, an even playing field is established and a future life together is assured. Or is it? Join Lucho, his parents, sisters and brothers-in-law, Madame Rotondi, the wild, unpredictable students, Doug, Lorelei and the author's zany parents for a rollicking struggle -- fighting for Lucho