First published 2010
Solomon, Erich, and Miriam step onto the shores of Nosy Mangabé, a small island near Madagascar's coast. Their boat carries 144 Jewish refugees, 40 armed Nazi soldiers, and Erich's trained military dogs. The trio must navigate this final chapter of their journey with their enigmatic Malagasy guide Bruqah leading them into unfamiliar territory. The island becomes a pressure cooker where survival depends on impossible alliances. Jews and Nazis who traveled together must now coexist in a place that offers both sanctuary and new dangers. Solomon, Erich, and Miriam face their greatest challenge yet as they attempt to carve out a future in this remote corner of the world. The strange landscape of Madagascar tests everything they thought they knew about loyalty, identity, and what it means to find home. Their story reaches its conclusion as three friends discover whether their bond can survive the weight of history and the uncertainty of tomorrow.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, jewish
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Nosy Mangabé, Madagascar
Period: 20th-century
ebook · Smashwords Edition
Content warnings: violence