Mikel

Discover the gripping journey of Mikel in Mark Bellido's compelling novel, published in 2019. This fictionalized memoir spans 368 pages, immersing readers in the life of Mikel, a dreamer living in the charming Spanish town of Costur with his wife and two children. As a candy salesman, Mikel struggles financially and grapples with the constraints of small-town life that hinder his ambition to be a writer.

In search of adventure and better prospects, he takes on a challenging new role as a bodyguard, moving his family to the politically charged Basque Country. Here, Mikel's life becomes entwined with the complexities of protecting politicians in a turbulent environment dominated by armed separatist groups. Join Mikel on his quest for purpose and security in a world rife with danger and drama, as he confronts the balance between his dreams and reality.