First published 2010
Panama opens with retirement-age Americans discovering their dream destination south of the border. The protagonist navigates the complex world of foreign real estate investment, from understanding regional market conditions after the economic crash to mastering the legal process of property acquisition as a non-citizen. Healthcare systems, beach communities, and cultural adaptation form the backdrop as our American retiree weighs opportunity against risk. The story unfolds across Panama's diverse regions, each offering different advantages and challenges for foreign settlers. Through detailed exploration of bureaucratic hurdles and financial considerations, the narrative reveals both the promise and peril of international retirement. At its heart, this is a story about reinvention and the courage required to build a new life in unfamiliar territory.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, reinvention
Setting: Panama
Period: 21st-century
40 pages · Paperback · Lulu Press, Inc.