Serpent Boy
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Author(s)
Suleimane Camara
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| Publisher | Soncata Press |
| Publication | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 9798989857494 |
| Pages | 333 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 in |
| Age | Adult 18+ |
| Price | 29.95 |
Serpent Boy
One boy’s disappearance will challenge a tradition and ignite a revolution! In a world where tradition rules, and secrets are buried deep, one boy’s disappearance will unravel it. Kamboda, a boy with physical impairments, lives in an African village where such children are seen as evil spirits.
When Kamboda mysteriously vanishes, his cousin Maladho sets out to uncover the truth, challenging deep-seated beliefs and uncovering government complicity. As Maladho’s quest for truth grows even more dangerous, he realized that exposing the village’s secrets could lead to societal upheaval, but it’s a risk he must take. “Serpent Boy”is a powerful odyssey of justice, compassion, and the indomitable human spirit that will readers captivated and inspired.
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
Kirkus Reviews
BookLife
The novel bursts with striking detail, compelling characterization, moral complexity, and a powerfully-evoked milieu. From the first page, Camara immerses readers in a vividly drawn but nuanced West Africa.
-BookLife
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Advance Praise for Serpent Boy
A thrilling adventure story that reveals a family’s forbidden secrets. -Barbara Weisberg, author Strong Passions
”Serpent Boy” reveals the unsettling realities of cultural ignorance that still thrive in our world, shedding light on the sad truths that persist today. -Don Privett, chairman. Boys Hope Girls Hope
”Serpent Boy” is a remarkable story - intensely felt and beautifully written. -David Black, award-winning novelist, journalist and screenwriter
Powerful! “Serpent Boy” will provide an education for new generations to recognize that the ancestral beliefs described in this novel must be abandoned.” Mamadu Lamarana Bari, PhD Associate Professor, Federal University of Mato Grasso, Mato Grasso, Brazil
“Serpent Boy” is a tremendous and eye-opening journey into a world of family secrets, heartbreak, and ancient traditions. If you want to be taken to lands magical and unknown, this is the book for you. -Alex Johnson, freelance writer
Author
Suleimane Camara
Suleimane Camara is a dedicated social justice advocate with a deep empathy for marginalized individuals. Although fiction Camara channels the personal experiences and insights he observed growing up in Guinea-Bissau into his writing.
Driven by real-world injustices, Camara wrote “Serpent Boy” to challenge societal norms and highlight the resilience of the human spirit. This debut novel reflects Camara’s commitment to fostering societal changes through story-telling.
Living in New York, Camara continues to inspire change with a passionate and authentic voice, Serpent Boy offers a powerful narrative that resonates deeply with readers.