Twelve Good Years: A Retired Chef's (mis)Adventures in Mexico

Stephen Anthony's new novel, Twelve Good Years: A Retired Chef's (mis)Adventures in Mexico tells the story of a retired Los Angeles chef who decides to pursue a new life in Mexico, not long after the death of his wife. He leaves behind the daily grind, the house in the suburbs, and most of his worldly possessions and embarks on a life changing journey. Packing up his old truck, he heads down to Mexico with his dog to join his good friend Paul, who years earlier had left Los Angeles to live in a seaside village not far from Puerto Vallarta. Thus begins the wonderful adventures of David, and his encounters with the colorful characters he meets 'south of the border. Not everything that happens to David and his new friends are as idyllic as one might dream, but it is a realistic and compelling story, partly inspired by the real-life adventures of the author's grandfather, who was an active traveler and sport fisherman. In a genuine and approachable writing style, Twelve Good Years captures the sense of new friends, new places, and new opportunities, as well as a closer connection with nature, that people dream of when they consider swapping their current hectic lifestyle in the modern world, for a simpler, more relaxed life in an exotic locale.