Africa

Black South African Richard Rive reveals the tensions within the black community during the closing days of apartheid in this passionate and intelligent novel. A father's search for his runaway son carries him on a journey through conflict and violence that ultimately frees the older man from the burden and loneliness of the past.

"Illuminates the final onslaught that caused white power to abandon the trappings of apartheid."
NEW YORK TIMES

"Exciting plot, urbane sensibility and challenging issues."
CHOICE