Action/Adventure - Historical Adventure
Date Published - October 2014
In an ancient time, a people made homeless by a devastating fire are led across a treacherous desert by a thrill-seeking thief, to a land he doesn't believe exists - and he started the fire.
In a squalid ancient city on the edge of a desert (based on descriptions of the African Sahara’s Empty Quarter,) a weary, thrill-seeking thief named Omari sets his home on fire to start anew and cover his many crimes. When the entire city is unintentionally destroyed by the flames, the cornered thief tells the displaced people a lie about a better place to which only he can lead them, across the desert. With the help of an aged, mysterious woman who knows a better place actually does exist, they set out. The disparate people must come together to fight their way through bandits, storms, epidemics, and more. As a result of Omari's involvement with Saba, a fiercely independent woman who is out to break him in the pay of a merchant whom he has offended, his ability to lead - his very life - is jeopardized.
Review
I was actually pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this novel. It is classified as an action/adventure and that is not a lie. It really is a read that will have you on the edge of your seat til the end. The characterization was very well executed and helped me as a reader feel even more invested in the novel. I loved the pacing. When dealing with a novel like this, you can have ups and downs and I liked that the author was able to keep the pacing throughout. Wonderful writing style and even more wonderful storyline. Definitely a great read.
Chicago-born Stephen Whitfield began writing as a Marine Corps print journalist. His writing has appeared in military publications, as well as the Kansas City Star and the Jersey Journal. He holds degrees from from Loyola University Chicago, Chicago Theological Seminary, and Indiana University. Stephen currently resides near Orlando, Florida.
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Thanks for the wonderfulreview! I'm glad you loved it. Is it possible for you to post it on Amazon and GoodReads? Thanks again.
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ReplyDeleteHi Bailey - I'd like to email you a request for review but your email address seems to be a well kept secret. Please email me at stephanie@stephaniebarko.com if you're willing to receive my pitch.
ReplyDeleteYou sent me an email addressed to "Bailey." If you still want to send your "pitch" my email is OATP@shirleycastle.com.
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