Alfie Carter

"Alfie Carter" by BJ Mayo, published by Skyhorse Publishing. An African girl fleeing a brutal war meets a troubled Texas detective in a novel of faith and survival: "Extraordinarily original and real characters." —Marian P. Merritt, author of The Moon Has No Light The seemingly never-ending Cabinda War (1975—) has left multitudes dead in its wake and thousands of children homeless and orphaned. Jackaleena N'denga, a young Angolan girl, has become the sole survivor of one particularly brutal village massacre carried out by a band of guerrilla boy-soldiers. But Jackaleena's resilience leads her to an orphanage on the west coast of Africa, known as Benguela by the Sea, where she and other children are taken in and protected. Her brilliant mind and endless questions capture the heart of her mentor, Margaret, who ensures her that her survival thus far—especially as the only survivor from her village—must mean she has big things ahead of her. When the opportunity arises, she must find her purpose. Not without a plan, Jackaleena stows away on a mercy ship that has made its yearly visit to the orphanage and is now preparing to return to America. Her journey will take her across the ocean, into the arms of New York City's customs officials, and finally into placement in a temporary foster home in Texas. Enter Alfie Carter—a workaholic, small-town detective who is also battling memories of his past. His life is forever changed when he meets a young African girl looking for her higher purpose . . . Book details: published 2021. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.