Publisher's Synopsis
Love is strangled by fear in the affairs of some; freedom smothered by possessiveness in others. All the while, a charming and mixed band of multi-talented bohemians seeks its liberation along the beautiful shores of Veneras Beach. Their makeshift salvation is doomed, however, since the same clashing forces - anxiety versus compassion, oppression versus freedom, and self-interest versus the common good - create upheaval in the larger arena of relationships, on the city level and beyond. As a result, an unlikely alliance forms between the seaside bohemians and some of the brightest students in their neighborhood. From their uncommon insights and authentic mission, the folks of Santa Maya discover an immense power - one that enables them to create a city they can truly call their own, where "we the people" are truly in charge.
