Beyond the Sand Dune: A Novel of Peace

-A fascinating piece of work-Very nicely written and confidently constructed-The voice of a skilled storyteller, entirely relevant given the subject matter-Relevant, thought-provoking-A significant piece of work with some key morality at its core-A definite must-read-EditorOverview: Have you ever wondered about the making of a suicide bomber and his/her motivations? And the ideas and beliefs that manipulative men use to brainwash disaffected young men to carry out these despicable and cowardly acts? Readers will be amazed to learn how an inconspicuous court case in 9th century Arabia sets in motion a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the doctrine behind the modern terrorist. Although a work of fiction, 'Beyond the Sand Dune' is guaranteed to intrigue you!Details: 'Beyond the Sand Dune' is a highly-entertaining tale combining romance, intrigue and political drama. It follows the lives of four main characters which fatefully converge towards one decisive moment in history that will have repercussions for centuries to come and to the present day.Written with compassion and humour, readers are transported to 9th century Arabia as they follow the vivid and interesting lives of four main characters. Despite the gravitas of the central theme, the book is a pleasant read with plenty of content, providing a fascinating, colourful and at times humorous insight into life of that era. The book ends with the story of a disaffected young man travelling from Brussels to Paris in 2016 to commit his cowardly act of murder.Many books are entertaining and tell us stories of people we don't know, take us to places you haven't been and worlds we can only imagine. Only a few can change our perspectives on life and make us reflect. Although a pure work of fiction, 'Beyond the Sand Dune' does both. Not only is it an easy read and enjoyable book, but it also challenges our understanding of certain things that we take for granted.

• | Author: Asen Djinah
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: Dec 10, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 387 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1973309734
• | ISBN-13: 9781973309734