The Call -

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Résumé :
Cathy Schieffelin's powerful novel is a challenge to neatly peg. The intrigue, suspense, emotional overlays, and history are wound so deeply into events that readers receive a rollicking ride through birth, death, and challenges that drive the two characters into dilemmas they never saw coming. - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review A thrilling blend of medical suspense and captivating romance set in diverse international locations. Schieffelin masterfully incorporates the cultural aspects of the unique locations into the narrative. I loved the vivid descriptions of the East African islands and the Colombian countryside. In particular, the rich portrayal of the food from each culture added an extra layer of sensory richness to the story. - Maalin Ogaja, Readers' Favorite Nate, a journalist, awakens to a horrifying discovery in the remote Comoros Islands as the call to prayer echoes around him. Summoned to assist with the crisis, Juliette faces battles on both professional and personal fronts. As their relationship blossoms amidst the chaos, Nate and Juliette confront not only the threat of an unknown virus but also the shadows of their own pasts. This timely novel spans continents and years, delving into the indispensable bond of family and friendship amidst the backdrop of globe-trotting adventures. The Call unfolds as both an exhilarating medical mystery and a slow-burn romance entwined in international intrigue and past trauma....

Sommaire:
A blend of romance, thriller, and medical suspense, this novel explores themes of survival, redemption, and the fragile divide between life and death. Schieffelin has created two flawed but captivating characters in Nate and Juliette, and their relationship provides the beating heart of her narrative. - Kirkus Review Cathy Schieffelin's powerful novel is a challenge to neatly peg. The intrigue, suspense, emotional overlays, and history are wound so deeply into events that readers receive a rollicking ride through birth, death, and challenges that drive the two characters into dilemmas they never saw coming. - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review A thrilling blend of medical suspense and captivating romance set in diverse international locations. Schieffelin masterfully incorporates the cultural aspects of the unique locations into the narrative. I loved the vivid descriptions of the East African islands and the Colombian countryside. In particular, the rich portrayal of the food from each culture added an extra layer of sensory richness to the story. - Maalin Ogaja, Readers' Favorite Nate, a journalist, awakens to a horrifying discovery in the remote Comoros Islands as the call to prayer echoes around him. Summoned to assist with the crisis, Juliette faces battles on both professional and personal fronts. As their relationship blossoms amidst the chaos, Nate and Juliette confront not only the threat of an unknown virus but also the shadows of their own pasts. This timely novel spans continents and years, delving into the indispensable bond of family and friendship amidst the backdrop of globe-trotting adventures. The Call unfolds as both an exhilarating medical mystery and a slow-burn romance entwined in international intrigue and past trauma....