Steven R. James follows up debut novel with ‘Mexico,’ answering questions left open in first book

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Steven R. James joined the WABI Book Club last fall with his book “Everyone Calls Me Paige.”

James said that he purposely left some things open ended in “Everyone Call Me Paige” to continue creating and expanding on the story. The biggest question is what happened to Michele on her trip to Mexico that caused her erratic and unpredictable behavior. His book “Mexico” fills in the blanks.

“Mexico” Summary:

“Michele Gibson’s high school graduation present was a trip of a lifetime. A full week at a luxury resort in Cancun, Mexico. Michele along with her lifelong friend Patty Simmon embark on this dream vacation before heading off to their first year of college. The new graduates are filled with the anticipation and visions of the sun filled tropical paradise and spending an entire week without their parents to cramp their style. The trip started off with their flight leaving Bangor, Maine’s International airport with a brief layover in Quebec, Canada where Michele’s cousin Lily lives. The brief visit sheds light on who Michele Gibson is and the influences that shaped the person she is. With a flight in first class from Quebec to Cancun, a chauffeured limo ride with endless glasses of champaign set the tone for their lavish vacation and brought the girls to their luxury destination, a resort known for its lavish pool side bar, lush tropical fountains, and white sandy beaches. Outside of the resort the girls discover snorkeling at the coral reef, dancing at the local Disco, and uninhibited good times in this tropical oasis. A sudden turn of events turns the dream vacation into a fight for survival that Michele Gibson fears she will lose. A fight that will shape the person she would become and determine the rest of her life. Patty Simmons, fearing the worst, franticly searches in hopes of finding her missing friend alive. Her search leads her to the dark and seedy side of town where she must face her fears.”

“Mexico” is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

For more information, vivit his website: www.stevenrjames.com