Murmuration: A Novel

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Three best friends, Charlie Christmas, Ademar Zarkan, and Prometheus Stone, are united by war, displacement, and a determination to face the troubles that rip America apart over three decades. Their journey takes them from Mogadishu to West Texas, Indian country, and Minnesota, facing various challenges and adversaries along the way. Their son, Amir, is the focal point of their lives, and they strive to raise him in a world plagued by white supremacy and violent radicalism. With the help of Buck, a bomb-sniffing dog, they overcome obstacles and prevail against Somali militias, pirates, white supremacists, and ISIS terrorists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Publisher: SparkPress

In the face of war, displacement, and societal divisions spanning three decades, three remarkable individuals emerge as the best of America: Charlie Christmas, Ademar Zarkan, and Prometheus Stone. Christmas, a Somali translator with a fragmented psyche, and Zarkan, a Muslim sharpshooter who defies gender and religious norms to graduate from West Point, are brought together by Stone, a lapsed Jew and an Army captain, amidst war and famine in East Africa. Their ensuing journey, traversing the rugged landscapes of Mogadishu, the arid desert of West Texas, the barren plains of Indian country, and the rolling hills of Minnesota, is a testament to both tragedy and resilience. At the center of their lives is Charlie's son, Amir, a beacon of hope against the predators of white supremacy and violent radicalism. Together, with the unwavering support of Buck, the bomb-sniffing dog with a keen sense of danger, they confront a world that has devolved into chaos, facing off against Somali militias, pirates, white supremacists, and ISIS terrorists. Murmuration, a sweeping novel by Balman, delves deep into the backstories of some beloved West Texas characters from his acclaimed debut novel, Seventh Flag. It is a mesmerizing exploration of what it means to be American in the twenty-first century, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the pursuit of a better future.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684630912