The beginning of this rather impressive novel unfolds as Samuel Falk Simms wakes up in his loft before he beginning his journey to Kathmandu.He has experienced a nightmare and something tells him must get into Tibet in order to rescue a Tibetan baby boy, the Panchen Lama, before it is too late.Already, a young child, born on April 25th of 1989, has died. He was the 11th Panchen Lama so it is vital to save the last Lama left - Samuel just needs to find him and fast.
The atmosphere of Kathmandu’s busy village life is wonderfully portrayed. The imagery is vivid: “They pulled into the street and the carnival continued. Traffic. Traffic and people everywhere. Traffic, people and everything a mind could fathom. Sam scanned the street, processing the foreign images. An elephant, wild-eyed buffalo, cows with ribs nearly sticking through their skin, chickens darting in and out of stalled cars.”
Fantastic!
With the help of a new friend and following a map that has been assigned to him by a Buddhist monk, Samuel’s race against time and a vicious Chinese Colonel is growing. Is there any hope left? And will the last Lama, a reminder of religion and culture, be still alive?
There is every element in this novel that one could wish for. Romance is underlined here as well, as Samuel meets a beautiful and very intelligent woman but one whose violent past may be a problem. Just what is it about this woman that is so irresistible?
It became clear to me that this is yet another well-researched book - the reader can see the cultural as well as spiritual differences between the East and the West. How many authors could get this part right and at the same time make such a brilliant, fast-paced novel? This journey is one all of us can connect even if we don’t personally have a belief in the spiritual side of matters.
The entire book offers light on China and Tibet and shows what different relationships each have to one another. It is really an amazing read and can no doubt increase your knowledge.
I’d certainly suggest everyone reads this compelling, insightful and imaginative novel. Let’s hope Stroh brings out another like this one. I can hardly wait!
The above review was contributed by:Jessica Roberts:Jessica is a book reviewer for a local newspaper and has reviewed for a national women's magazine too. She has had various articles published in magazines and has now completed her novel. Jessica currently lives in West Yorkshire and enjoys walking in the dales and woodlands as part of her hobby as well as, of course, reviewing books. To read more of Jessica's reviews CLICK HERE
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