Recensione:
"Corban Addison is a rare find in the world of thriller writers. Timely, topical, and impeccably researched, his novels embrace the full sweep of the human experience. Depravity. Destruction. Heroism. Love. If you like stories of good people struggling to do right in the world's forgotten places, there is no one better suited to take you on the ride of your life."—John Hart, Edgar-award-winning author of The New York Times bestseller The Last Child
"A compelling novel with a conscience and a heart, gripping in its drama and unique in its insights into a hidden and dangerous world. Resonant with authenticity, The Garden of Burning Sand rewards the reader on every level."—Richard North Patterson, author of Eden in Winter
"In dealing bluntly with crucial issues such as rape, AIDS, superstition, and poverty, he effectively touches the consciousness of his readers."— Stephanie Zvirin, Booklist
“Addison delivers another compelling novel exposing human rights violations. . . . A sense of urgency will keep readers engrossed, and, despite the tragedy depicted, they will also find comforting themes connected to love and family. Fans of Addison’s first novel and readers who enjoy socially conscious fiction will want this.” —Andrea Brooks, Library Journal
"A hauntingly good read. The Garden of Burning Sand is a powerful and moving novel..this fast-paced, engaging story...make it deserving of reader's complete attention. This one's an absolute must-read."—Romantic Times Book Review Magazine- TOP PICK!
"The Garden of Burning Sand is a face-paced thriller that authentically captures the plight of young women in much of Africa today and clearly lays out the complexity of combating HIV on the continent. It was a thoroughly enjoyable novel.” —Andrew Fullem, Director of the John Snow, Inc. and World Education Center for HIV
"A John Grisham-like page-turner that will make you read deep into the night, for Addison is a master storyteller. . . he will blaze a trail across the world with books that twist your heart as they inform your thinking." —Business Day Live
"Compelling. . . chock full of suspense and emotion" —Pride
From the Hardcover edition.
L'autore:
Corban Addison is the author of the international bestselling novels, A Walk Across the Sun and The Garden of Burning Sand, which address international human rights issues within the framework of deeply researched and compelling human stories. An attorney, activist, and world traveler, he is a supporter of numerous humanitarian causes, including the abolition of modern slavery, gender-based violence, and HIV/AIDS. He lives with his wife and children in Virginia.
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