Considered for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction
Set between 1951 and 1954 on a banana plantation in Tiquisate, Guatemala, meet Connor Caine--disavowed New Orleans blue-blood turned renegade photojournalist--as he navigates Cold War politics, the 'Red Scare', and a CIA-led coup d'etat ending the Guatemalan 'Ten Years of Spring' in 1954.
Along the way young Connor discovers himself and love in the arms of the dynamically capable Honduran journalist, Abigail Catalina Hernandez Cortez.
Can their love survive a father's relentless pursuit of power and control or the bombings and midnight attacks of the Yanquis?
ISBN: 979-8-9857170-0-6, 388 pages
"I Truly enjoyed this novel! It was just the right mix of history, romance, and action, that kept you wanting to keep reading. There are some touchy subjects presented, but if one is open minded, and understands this turbulent time in the history of Latin America, as Romer Shaw paints a vivid picture of, then it will help the reader to understand and relate to this thought provoking content and also help one understand the fictional main characters personal flaws and triumphs due to their upbringing and life in general. Characters are very relatable and it is very interesting historical information, rarely touched on in historical fiction novels today. Very well Done!"
"I’ve read A LOT of historical fiction. Most books take you to World War II, the Roaring 20’s or the Regency era. This novel is written in the 50's but takes you to a unique place that is very seldom written about, Latin America. The author describes tragic historic events, he is unafraid to hit on controversial topics of race, class and religion and yet, he is still able to make it a great unpredictable story! Nothing like a textbook. You’ll connect with the characters, lament about their fates and ultimately wonder what will happen next to Connor Caine."
"I cannot wait for the next book in the Conner Caine series! The characters are well developed and the plot keeps the pages turning. The history is very interesting and I believe many people are not familiar with the tragic events. Highly recommend!!"
"As a fan of historical fiction, let’s be honest and say some of the reads can be kind of dry. What I think I most enjoyed about this book is that it was like sitting next to a bonfire hearing a friend talk about their adventures. The attention to detail put you right there in the scene. A must-read for fans of the genre! "
"This book hits it on all levels...historical reality, romance, tragedy, mystery and surprises! Would recommend to men, women and teens. Truly a great book."
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