The Madrid Trumpet Affair

Mike Atxaga, a 28 year old musician from New York City, goes to Europe for the first time to carry out a list of tasks left to him by his recently deceased grandmother, and also search for an older brother who mysteriously falls off the map for years at a time. His voyage leads the reader through a cultural tour of Madrid, Basque Country, and Paris with a backdrop of music and gastronomy. During his explorations he encounters a sexy flight attendant, a Nigerian saxophonist, and a myriad of other colorful characters who reflect Spain during times of economic crisis. A labyrinth of clues are weaved together as Mike becomes tangled up in an assassination with global ramifications, sending him on the lam, looking for answers, and not knowing if he has anyone left to trust. A journey of tapas, jazz clubs, parks, and old man bars evolves into a suspenseful tale of desperation and political chaos.