Desperadoes is, in my opinion, the best book that Joseph O'Connor has written. The story concerns an estranged couple, Frank and Eleanor Little and their search for their missing son in Nicaragua. The frosty atmosphere between Frank and Eleanor is in stark contrast to the heat of Nicaragua and the strained relationship between Frank and the members of his son's band which on a number of occasions threatens to boil over. Personality clashes become inevitable in the confines of a VW Camper. A hippy called Smokes quickly endears himself to the reader and so vivid is the writing that you will soon be joining Frank, Eleanor and the band members in their VW Camper searching for Johnny in the mountains of war torn Nicaragua. A great read, definitely recommended.