Book Info
Name of Book : A Crime in the Land of 7000 Islands
Author : Zephaniah Sole
Publisher : Blackspring Press
Publication Date : June 24, 2023
No. of Pages : 315
Format : DRC
Why did I choose the book ?
A Crime in the Land of 7000 Islands by Zephaniah Sole was offered by Random Things Tours in exchange of an honest review. And, today is my turn to post review on account of this blog tour.
Where to get the book ?
A Crime in the Land of 7000 Islands by Zephaniah Sole is available on Amazon :
Author Introduction
Zephaniah Sole is a Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing Author Fellow as well as an alum of VONA and Tin House. His fiction has appeared in Epiphany, Gargoyle Magazine, Collateral Journal and Vestal Review, among other publications. A graduate of New York University, he's been a filmmaker, a public school teacher, and is an FBI agent. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Blurb
A Crime In the Land of 7,000 Islands is a powerhouse crime thriller fused with folk tales and the influence of anime. This psychological literary fiction tells the tale of Ikigai Johnson, a Special Agent working out of the FBI's Portland, Oregon field office, who pledges to bring justice to children abused by a monstrous American in the Philippines. Amidst an expertly accurate police procedural, Ikigai recounts her tale to her eleven-year-old daughter through fantastical allegory. Her story exposes the damage that arises from exploitation, inequality, and generational trauma. Exploring the nuances of criminal justice, it enacts the battle between our courage and our submission to fear. It is an important call to act against evil.
My Opinion
A Crime in the Land of 7000 Islands by Zephaniah Sole is a powerful debut which which absorbs you till end. At first, the story gives you a feel of a mythical story which eventually toggles between past and present. The concept is something new and excites you. There are a lots of police procedures which builds up the plot well. I liked the folklore touch which creates an atmosphere of mystery. I would say the book is worth a one time read. Thanks to Random Things Tours for providing me with an opportunity to read and review the book.
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