In Uganda undergoing postdoctoral research on child soldiers, thirty-year-old Tessa Lowell joins a delegation deep into the jungle, across the Congolese border, for peace talks with the notorious leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army. After meeting survivor of violent raids and already experienced soldier, thirteen-year-old Francis the camp is attacked by rebels. Back in Melbourne, Tessa’s family learns she has been abducted and is devastated to learn there is little the government can do. Join her fractured family and corrupt brother’s suspense-filled story of power, greed and salvation as Tessa’s time runs out.
THE WOLF HOUR
By Sarah Myles
