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Simms-Maddox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly a self-assured female protagonist with a formidable spirit and emotional depth could guide readers through this atmospheric international political thriller. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePR executive Priscilla J. \"PJ\" Austin, \u003cstrong\u003ea smart and sophisticated Black American woman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eonce served as a legislative aide to a senator who sponsored legislation threatening the operations of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea distant global conglomerate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAssassins target the senator on Priscilla's wedding day\u003c\/strong\u003e. In that fragile moment, just before walking down the aisle to marry a man she likes but does not love, a gunshot rings out, then another. The senator is seriously injured, and the groom falls dead. \u003cstrong\u003ePriscilla becomes the next prime target\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSet in the mid-1980s, \"MYSTERY IN HARARE\" is \u003cstrong\u003ea fast-paced, action-packed terrorism thriller, culturally and historically grounded, set in a richly evoked African setting\u003c\/strong\u003e. As it unravels the secrets behind the carnage at a Black church in the American Midwest, \u003cstrong\u003ethe story explores the real-world consequences of U.S. policy while also portraying how faith, identity, love, and political responsibility collide under pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePriscilla's \u003cstrong\u003efortitude\u003c\/strong\u003e is sorely tried as she awakens, sometime later-sedated and confused-on the outskirts of \u003cstrong\u003eHarare, Zimbabwe\u003c\/strong\u003e, where, surprisingly, she finds herself fleeing from not just one but two \u003cstrong\u003eterrorist\u003c\/strong\u003e groups. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs the storyline develops, so does Priscilla\u003c\/strong\u003e. She grows more resilient and strong-willed, and she also learns to fend for herself, mostly alone, in the savannas and the wilderness.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaith, political tension, symbolism, and the complexities of apartheid-era South Africa come to the fore, underscoring the abduction's emotional impact\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eShe encounters forces whose actions create chaos in unimaginable ways: \u003cstrong\u003emayhem, murder, mistaken identities, and a tense reunion with a former lover\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethat complicates loyalty and survival\u003c\/strong\u003e. But \u003cstrong\u003eshe also forges lasting friendships\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egains an appreciation for other cultures, revels in the mesmerizing landscapes and wildlife of southern Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and, more importantly, \u003cstrong\u003ediscovers her inner strength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd the minerals! Who can overlook one of the main reasons for Europeans' initial invasion of the territory? - Diamonds, gold, and platinum play a prominent role in this atmospheric thriller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemember, this is fiction; however, the \u003cstrong\u003ewell-developed characters and creative plot\u003c\/strong\u003e might make you think otherwise, especially given how seamlessly the historical context is integrated, which is actually true.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly recommended for academics and culturally engaged readers exploring global interconnection, as well as for others who enjoy immersive, thought-provoking, and insightful political thrillers, especially those with strong international intrigue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 12, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53591185359213,"sku":"9780578195193","price":28.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/yVNhRYp3yp9780578195193.webp?v=1784817055","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/mystery-in-harare-priscillas-journey-into-southern-africa-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}