Many cultures one world
From the nationally best-selling author of
Waiting in Vain and Satisfy My Soul comes a
Sexy, witty collection of connected stories set
On San Carlos, a tiny Caribbean island with an
Ancient volcano.
Progressing from the early 1900s up to modern times, the stories
Trace the intersecting lives of travelers, expatriates, and local folks in
Ways that shock, illuminate, and reveal. From the American
Photographer who finds her world disturbed by new forms of love and
Lust to a charismatic priest confronted by the earth perks of fame and
Stardom, the diverse mix of characters are united by the universal
Search for love and understanding-a challenge on an island
Simmering with issues of politics, power, and race.
Written with poetic grace and titillating candor, each story shines
Against its backdrop-World War ll, the rise of Fidel Castro, Mt. Pelee’s
Devastation of Martinique, import-export trading, Bob Marley in the
Days before his music echoed all around the world. As men and women
Fall in love, marry and remarry, face moral conflicts and forge new
Identities, the volcano sees it all. From plantation days to the roots of
Revolution, it is a silent witness to the turbulent century that engulfs
This tiny island of eternal humor, passion, and allure.
Channer, who grew up in western Jamaica, attending Reggae shows while informing his mother that he was at Cadet corps meeting, is now being hailed for his work by the Washington Post who considered it to be “exciting epic and vibrant narrative”.
He has been touring the island on numerous book launches, the most recent of which was held in Montego Bay.
