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Facing the Son, A Novel of Africa Kindle Edition

by M L Rudolph (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
American Matt Reiser travels to The Ivory Coast on a mission to locate his estranged son. His only guide is a three-year old postal address. Fighting cultural vertigo and disorientation at the Abidjan airport, Matt relies on a glib and persistent limo driver who speaks just enough English to gain his trust. The next morning, Matt wakes up drugged, robbed, and dropped into a grim city slum. Without ID, without money, and with no idea where to turn, Matt forges unlikely alliances that take him on a perilous journey out of the city and through the backcountry, where he fights on to continue his search.
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    31 May 2011
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About the Author

M L Rudolph has worked for CNN among other American and British television companies around the world. He has written for general interest and trade publications, has a bachelors degree in English Literature, and an International MBA. Rudolph is a dual US/UK national and lives in Pasadena, CA. Facing the Son, A Novel of Africa, is his first book. His next two novels are based in his home town Pasadena and are coming out in 2012.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0053T3AJQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ M L Rudolph
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 May 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 961 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 387 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983707615
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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M L Rudolph has worked for CNN and HBO among other American and British television companies around the world. He has written for various publications, is a dual US/UK national, and lives now in Pasadena, CA.

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Customers find the book to be an enjoyable read. They appreciate the content, with one customer specifically mentioning their interest in books depicting the land of Africa.

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"...make me feel I was walking in Africa like Wilbur does but still worth a read" Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book, but as I said above it was abut long winded in places. Worth a read" Read more

"The idea behind the story was different and interesting but the use of foul language midway through spoiled it for me...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's content, with one mentioning their interest in books depicting the land of Africa.

"...to when I used to travel a lot I recommend them to any one who loves Africa stories as I do" Read more

"A good modern yarn about Africa and family interactions - did not quite make me feel I was walking in Africa like Wilbur does but still worth a read" Read more

"Interested in books depicting the land of Africa. The ways of the people, their customs and traditions, the landscapes and wildlife" Read more

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  • shirley lloyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Facing the sun a novel of africa
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2013
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    These books take me back to when I used to travel a lot I recommend them to any one who loves Africa stories as I do
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  • Ricky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2013
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    A bit slow to start with but picked up the pace as the story evolved.
    Will certainly read another M L Rudolph
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  • Richard C
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nearly Wilbur Smith?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2013
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    A good modern yarn about Africa and family interactions - did not quite make me feel I was walking in Africa like Wilbur does but still worth a read
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  • Sofos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really touching
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2013
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    This is one of the books that, once you started reading it, you are looking for a free moment to go back to it. And you regret when you have finished reading it.
    Exceptional good description of environment and characters.
    While it describes a drama, it gives you hints as a realistic tourist guide.
    Everybody should read it.
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  • Robin S ( Bucks )
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but a bit long winded in places
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2014
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    I enjoyed reading this book, but as I said above it was abut long winded in places.
    Worth a read
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  • roy parry
    3.0 out of 5 stars Facing the sign
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2013
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    Interested in books depicting the land of Africa. The ways of the people, their customs and traditions, the landscapes and wildlife
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  • Tendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2014
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    Much enjoyed
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  • Jack
    3.0 out of 5 stars Facing the son
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2013
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    The idea behind the story was different and interesting but the use of foul language midway through spoiled it for me. There was no need for such obscenity.
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  • Arlena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Facing the Son, A Novel of Africa
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 May 2012
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    Author: M. L. Rudolph
    Published By: M L Rudolph
    Age Recommend: Adult
    Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
    Raven Rating: 5
    Blog Review For: Great Minds Think Aloud
    Review:

    Facing the Son, A Novel of Africa" by M L Rudoph was really a suspenseful and wonderful read. I really enjoyed being able to feel like I was traveling in Africa along as I was reading....and what a ride! This was definitely one travelers worst nightmares and one I couldn't put down until I had finished with ...'Facing the Son.' This was basically
    a story of a father seeking redemption...looking for his estranged son to deliver a letter from his dying mother.

    The ex wife (Melanie) of Matt Reiser had stage four lung cancer and her one wish was to have their son, Karl, come to her before she dies....and that meant Matt would have to travel to The Ivory Coast in Africa. Matt Reiser was on a mission in Africa in search for his son...he finds himself in a horrible situation where he is beaten and robbed of everything...down to his passport and even his shoes his was a dropped in a slum....what a horrendous ride....definitely you can see how things did go wrong in this third world country...Africa. Now, how Matt gets out of this mess is really a mystery and lots of suspenseful settings. Reiser is found to be running from not only thugs but government officials...in this urban and rural Africa. There are so many twist that come along in the read. Just who could be trusted? You will just have to pick up this wonderful read to find out how this all turns out.

    The author did a wonderful job keeping you on a roller coaster ride until the end. "Facing the Son, A Novel of Africa" was truly a wonderful novel that is well written... with good plots ...and a heart stopper ending! If you are in for some mystery, suspense, drama and adventure then I would recommend "Facing the Son, A Novel of Africa" as a excellent read.
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  • Jim Brumm
    4.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 March 2012
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    I can't believe that this wonderful book is as inexpensive as it is. It is a great read of a father's quest to find his son in Africa to deliver a letter from the boy's dying mother. But it's so much more than that. It is a saga of cultures clashing, of regret, redemption, and adventure, all told with great writing. There aren't enough good books that are set in Africa. This is one of the best. I would have been happy to pay $10 for this book.
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  • Will Decker
    3.0 out of 5 stars Man and son
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2012
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    I read this story a while back and it left an image in my mind of the mid-east that feels real. The people, the arrid lands, and the politics. And although this isn't a genre that I would normally read, the book was free and luckily it didn't disappoint. It was well written with many details that could only come from someone that was there. Very believable and emotion provoking.
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  • Ian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read - Highly Recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 July 2011
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    What a great book. From the outset the reader is put in suspense with what has got to be any travelers worst nightmare - and then in a country as foreign as one can imagine. This book has a lot to offer including understanding the challenging conditions in Africa, a traveler put completely outside his comfort zone, and a father's struggle with his broken relationship with his son. The story continues throughout to take new unexpected turns and one quickly gets to a point where you cannot put it down until completed.
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  • ca
    4.0 out of 5 stars Facing the Son
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 March 2012
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    good plot, good read. Had a good ending. I would definitely read this author's work again. For a free book you can't go wrong!
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