Omari And The People
by Stephen Whitfield
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Pub Date Oct 19 2014 | Archive Date Apr 29 2015
Description
In an ancient time, a people made homeless by a devastating fire are led across a treacherous desert by a thrill-seeking thief, to a land he doesn’t believe exists – and he started the fire.
In a squalid ancient city on the edge of a desert (based on descriptions of the African Sahara’s Empty Quarter,) a weary, thrill-seeking thief named Omari sets his home on fire to start anew and cover his many crimes. When the entire city is unintentionally destroyed by the flames, the cornered thief tells the displaced people a lie about a better place to which only he can lead them, across the desert. With the help of an aged, mysterious woman who knows a better place actually does exist, they set out. The disparate people must come together to fight their way through bandits, storms, epidemics, and more. As a result of Omari’s involvement with Saba, a fiercely independent woman who is out to break him in the pay of a merchant whom he has offended, his ability to lead – his very life – is jeopardized.
Advance Praise
"An extraordinarily entertaining read, Omari and the People
documents author Stephen Whitfield as a truly gifted storyteller with an
impressive ability to create memorable characters and then embed them
into a complexly woven and engaging novel from beginning to end. Very
highly recommended." - Midwest Book Review
"I just loved this book!
Omari felt like a real person, unlike the "normal" storybook hero. All
the other characters really evolve during the journey, as the challenges
they face daily change them.
Another big, big bonus for me was
the presence of so many strong female characters. The women in this book
are actively involved in the shaping of the story. They really do make a
difference when it counts most.
This book is highly recommended
to anyone looking for an epic adventure, a tale of friendship, love and
betrayals with a touch of magical realism." - Book For Thought
"I was actually pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this novel. It is classified as an action/adventure and that is not a lie. It really is a read that will have you on the edge of your seat til the end. The characterization was very well executed and helped me as a reader feel even more invested in the novel. I loved the pacing. When dealing with a novel like this, you can have ups and downs and I liked that the author was able to keep the pacing throughout. Wonderful writing style and even more wonderful storyline. Definitely a great read." - Texas Book Nook
"The characters were fascinating, the magic was brilliant, and the story telling was smooth. For anyone wishing to read a family adventure classic, I can highly recommend this book to you." - Echoes Magazine
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780964429031 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Anne M, Reviewer
As a thief Omari lives a life of comfort until believing that he is about to be captures after learning that not only is his wife cheating on him but that she has turned his name into the authorities, he sets his house on fire and the whole town ends up in flames. He hints to the survivors that he knows of a land across the desert where life can be much better than the ones that they lost. Can this former thief lead the people who have put their faith in him across the desert to a land he is unsure even exists? Will he make a new beginning and change his life or will he disappoint those who are depending on him? This story kept me involved from the start.
The author has done an excellent job with character development I felt like I was part of their lives and I wanted them to overcome all their obstacles and have an easier, happier life in their new land. I like that the main female characters were strong, capable and confident women, not the “I need a man to save me” type. The world building and magic are excellent and reading this was thoroughly enjoyable.
4.5/5 STARS: **I want to thank the author and/or publisher for providing a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review; all opinions are mine.**
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