Homes by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah

Abu Bakr al Rabeeah's story is beautifully penned by Winnie Yeung.

This book is aptly chosen and is the first Canadian book that has been selected for the Global Digital Book Club 'Big Library Read'.

The book takes you through the experiences of Abu Bakr and his family in Syria. It brings out the experiences of refugees, their fears, struggles and in this case their path to freedom from a country plagued by violence.

The gripping experiences in the book give us a glimpse into the fears, struggles and troubles faced by refugees in areas like Syria where violence and war still prevail.

One can hope and pray that world leaders and people around the world understand and realize that war is only destructive and that world peace is the need of the hour!

The book is a must read for all. Once started the book can't be put down!

Those in Peril (Hector Cross #1) by Wilbur Smith

Those in Peril (Hector Cross #1) by Wilbur Smith is a thriller and is action packed and keeps you turning pages. 

Billionaire oil tycoon - Hazel's, daughter is kidnapped by pirates  which leads to a struggle to bring her back home and finally revenge against the evil doers. 

The novel has an interesting plot which takes you through non stop action, treachery and violence. 

Smith's characters are larger than life and they take you through a whirlwind adventure leading to the victory of the hero of the novel Hector Cross. 

No Good Deed - M. P. McDonald

No Good Deed by M. P. McDonald is a psychological thriller where Mark Taylor finds an old camera while on a freelance job in Afghanistan. While the camera gives him great photographs, it triggers dreams and these dreams turn into disasters exactly as Mark envisions them. Mark tries and warns the government who then label Mark guilty.

As you turn the pages you travel through what Mark has to go through on account of his dreams. With no hope of Mark getting away, the author keeps you gripped through the events that take you through Mark’s dealings with the government and his struggles to convince them of his innocence.

The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley - Hannah Tinti

The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley is a modern day thriller featured in the most anticipated book lists of 2017.

Samuel Hawley and his daughter Loo are on a roller coaster road trip. The Plot describes the life of a young girl who is trying to find her identity amidst the chaotic road trips and during her stay at her late mother’s hometown. Grappling with the realities thrown at her, Loo learns all about her father whom she idealizes.

The chapters take the reader through adventures, mishaps, disaster, murder and exposes events that stretched for years. The suspense creates tensions and as the novel progresses a thrilling story of love unfolds.

The reader will find the novel to have a scarred past, with symbolism and mythic resonance that follows through like a shadow and keeps you gripped through the violence. The author Hannah Tinti brings out interesting aspects of each character as the story unfolds and it is a well paced sensitive novel.