River of Angels
A Novel of Cultural and Environmental Conflict
by Abbe Rolnick
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Pub Date Jul 16 2018 | Archive Date Aug 15 2018
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Description
When a prostitute is beaten on a Caribbean Island, no one realizes that this seemingly minor event will light a fuse to blow apart the old, corrupt social order.
Pursuing healing for the wounded young woman and for other poor workers, members of the community become targets of ruthless entrepreneurs planning to reap big profits while despoiling the island's rich environment.
Readers will meet Monica, a prostitute by choice who controls every aspect of her life and her bordello until her world crumbles; Rosie, an American professor and healer who must forsake her roles of teacher and wife as she faces her husband's involvement in the schemes; Pide, a homeless beggar who brings unexpected wisdom, humor, and friendship to those he touches; Abuelita and Don Tuto who are leaders of the island outcasts who live in the darkness of its vast cave system and underground river, and guide the way to a new relationship with the land.
The reader will feel the vibrant, rich world of the exotic, the struggles that still exist, and will be better for it.
"If you enjoy a well written book that transports you to another place and explores the complexities of human nature, I recommend you read River of Angels."- Miss A, Verified Reviewer
Read the entire Generations of Secrets series:
1. River of Angels, "an absorbing drama with extraordinary characters." (Kirkus)
2. Color of Lies, "a well-researched novel that highlights community."(Kirkus)
3. Founding Stones, "the author's pithy writing helps retain a discernable tension."(Kirkus)
A Note From the Publisher
Trade paperback & e-book to follow.
Advance Praise
River of Angels, does what the very best books do-it paints pictures of a place one has never been, people one has never met, and situations one has never encountered, and makes them real. … Rolnick weaves a story of tangled relationships and intrigue on a tropical island, where everyone struggles.
~ Chuck Robinson, Co-Owner, Village Books, Bellingham, WA
From the caring descriptions of the landscape with unusual woods, exotic underground caves and rivers, this book is a journey of senses. …The sights and smells are rich in themselves, but the characters are what make this book come to life in a unique way, with cultural nuances, facts, and stories. All treated with respect, curiosity, wonder, and affection that ensures they will endure.
~Joan Airoldi, Library Director, Whatcom County, WA
Marketing Plan
River of Angels, Generations of Secrets, Book 1 marketing will emphasize the timeliness of events in Puerto Rico. The story takes place before the most recent devastating hurricane. The political, economic, and cultural issues are rooted in the islands relationship to the United States, the system of bribes and history that goes back as far as the WWII.
The budget of $10,000 includes Author Buzz, Publisher Weekly, Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, (PNBA) conference, Book Expo, social media promotions through GoodReads, and ABA, a monthly- newsletter, weekly blogs, national contests, and various adds in targeted small niche magazines, as well as Library Journal and other trade journals. Rolnick, known for her workshops and ability to hold a audience, is available for talks and signings at bookstores, book-clubs, and libraries. Available through the following sources, Small Press United, Ingram and Baker & Taylor.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780984511983 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
