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In Lightning in the Desert by Jan Ferrigan, Kalyah had been a student before the Civil War. Things were good with so much hope but had taken a dramatic turn since the war had begun. Her family had been murdered, and Kalyah was trying to survive. On the day the soldiers had come to their home, her father had hidden her well, but it had not shielded her from hearing the ordeal. When she came out of her hiding, to her surprise, her sister was also alive. But for how long? Soon, Kalyah becomes almost a legend due to her escape, but it also means being hunted more by the soldiers. In her escape in the dry sands of the desert, Kalyah meets a former student, and she cannot help but reminisce about the old days. How will things turn out with the handsome boy?
Lightning in the Desert by Jan Ferrigan is wonderfully written and clearly shows the horror of war, the toll it has on people, and how humanity can be lost within a short time if we are not careful. I loved the seamless flow of the plot, which left no room for confusion for the reader. Jan also ensured that all emotions and events were vividly captured, which helped create a mental picture of what was happening. This thought-provoking work also got me thinking about human rights and the issue of child soldiers, especially with the increase in global conflicts and ones that have persisted in places like Africa. This amazing work should be a wake-up call to everyone on the importance of peaceful means of conflict resolution. I can’t wait to read the second book in the series or something else by Jan Ferrigan.
Lightning in the Desert is narrated by Amy Wisenfeld; she did not just read the book but also did a great job of bringing the characters to life. The intonations were on point, and she made sure her voice captured the mood of the moment. The excellent narration added to the overall beauty of this work.
