Blood Ransom is a thrilling trek through the Republic of Dhambizao. Lisa Harris’ vivid portrayal of the African jungle, tribal villages, and the capitol city of Bogama – by plane, boat and taxi – from the tin huts of the everyday people to the exotic homes of those in power and their plush offices – the portraits enthralled me.
This story kept a strong pace and locked me to its pages – I read this book in record time (for this stage of my life). I thought her conflict between characters was very realistic – and loved the chemistry between her hero and heroine. The dialogue did get a little preachy at times, but for the most part it worked. There was also a scene near the end where it was a bit of a stretch when the characters explained some details to each other about what had happened, but I’m nit-picking, I loved the storyline and writing! In Blood Ransom, Lisa Harris takes to task the issue of modern slave trade. It’s a horrifying thought and I believe that those being oppressed need a voice - and Lisa Harris definitely has a beautiful voice!
You can visit her website at http://www.lisaharriswrites.com/ and her blog at http://www.myblogintheheartofafrica.blogspot.com/.
This book was provided for review through the CFBA.
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