Set at a Cuban resort, a mysterious blonde manipulates a restless young dancer to perform her dirty deeds in exchange for freedom.By day, Homero manages the towel hut at a beach resort on Cayo Guillermo. By night, he entertains in the theatrical show. But exposure to wealthy foreigners has come at a price. Homero now lusts for a life of fame and fortune beyond the ocean's horizon line.When a mysterious guest--known as the 'White Lady' due to her odd, bleached appearance--offers to whisk Homero out of Cuba, he jumps at the opportunity. But there are deadly strings attached to her proposal. As Homero performs the most dangerous dance of his life, he grapples with the unforeseen consequences of his most tragic decision.From the author of Parent Teacher Association, Beach Body is a suspenseful crime story with a tropical 'noir' texture that re-visits Hemingway's Cuba at a pivotal new time. "Jennifer Soosar's novella, Beach Body, is an easy read and treat, especially for lovers of fiction noir. Homero, a na?ve young man working on a resort in Cuba is an engaging protagonist whose values are tested when he meets a beautiful woman. He agrees to help her. But soon finds out her promise of making him famous has more strings attached than he expected. If you've visited Cuba you'll be transported back to the warmth and sunshine of the island. If you haven't, not to worry, Soosar's picture of life in Cuba, the breath-taking scenery, the people, their fears and dreams will captivate you." Sheila Horne, author of Sunshine Girls and Paper Sun.
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