Hal Graff

Love and Death at the Encierro Hal Graff

Love and Death at the Encierro A Harold Gatewood Mystery Volume 1 Welcome to the first book of the exciting Harold Gatewood murder mystery series. After a successful nine-year professional baseball career, Harold Gatewood-injured, unable to play, and at the crossroads of his professional career and his blessed life-wants to make a comeback. Doctors advise extended rest to see if his injuries can heal, freeing up his first summer from playing baseball since he was eight. To satisfy a lifelong goal, he heads to the Festival of San Toro de Lidia in Spain. In addition to the excitement and pageantry of the festival, a whirlwind, danger-packed series of events is waiting for him. Love blossoms with a beautiful model with a mysterious past and a dangerous present lifestyle. Gatewood is thrust into the middle of the San Toro de Lidia Murder Spree investigation, personal encounters with a sociopathic serial killer, threats from his female companion's former lover, involvement in political espionage, and battles with an international terrorist organization. Operation Ice Chest attempts to create death and panic at a cultural landmark during the festival. Tussles and combined efforts with local authorities and the Agence de Renseignement lead to a series of surprise endings and events that will forever change Gatewood's life-and lead him to his next adventure.