Such a Beautiful Thing to Behold: A Novel

In the novel "The Grey," a mysterious plague known as the Grey grips the small village of Pilam, which the world has quarantined without pity. Dunka, the eldest son of a family reeling from the Grey, takes on the daunting task of leaving Pilam to find a cure for his siblings and save them before it's too late. However, his brother and sisters have plans of their own, and they navigate the chaos of violence, hunger, and death, forging new bonds with other juvenile survivors left to their own devices. The novel is a story of survival, love, and the human spirits tenacious capacity for wonder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2022
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In the isolated town of Pilam, a mysterious sickness known as the Grey plagues its inhabitants, leaving them weakened, colorless, and without hope. The world has quarantined Pilam, showing no pity for its suffering residents. However, whispers of a cure circulate, and Dunka, the eldest son of a family ravaged by the Grey, embarks on a perilous journey to find it. Along with his brother and sisters, Dunka must navigate the chaos of violence, hunger, and death, forging new bonds with other juvenile survivors. As an unlikely family of six, they face their choices and the ghosts of their past, struggling to survive and hold onto their sense of wonder. Umar Turaki's novel is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience and capacity for love in the face of adversity.

ISBN-13: 9781542034678