Kindle friends, today’s feature book is a gripping tale of human cruelty and the ongoing slave trade in Uganda. Nightmare Along the River Nile by Suzanna E. Nelson is a novel of fiction that tells a very real story of current day Uganda. It currently has a 4.7 star rating with 26 reviews. It is also ranked #6 in Amazon Kindle’s East Africa and Central Africa genre’s.
A Little About Nightmare Along the River Nile:
With high school behind him, Edgar’s excited about his future and the life he is about to begin. But on his way home, their bus is suddenly ambushed by LRA Rebels in Northern Uganda and what appeared to be a promising future quickly becomes his worst nightmare. Edgar and the remaining passengers are kidnapped and taken to southern Sudan to rebel headquarters. He is unexpectedly sold into slavery and his nightmare becomes worse than he could possibly imagine.
When Edgar’s friends learn of his dark situation they embark on a journey of rescue. With the help of a fellow prisoner, Edgar attempts a dangerous escape. Knowing that his capture would result in an ending far worse than death, Edgar’s unshakeable faith is his strongest motivator. A story of friendship, resilience, freedom, and human cruelty, Nightmare Along the River Nile will keep you glued to the pages in anticipation of Edgar’s fate.
About the Author:
Suzanna E Nelson works for the United Nations and is a published author of two award-winning novels. Her first novel “Nightmare Along the River Nile” is set in Uganda and Sudan. It is a story about a student who was abducted by the LRA and sold into slavery. The second novel “The Helpers” is an international tale of espionage and corruption, and is set in Congo, Europe and United States.
Although both novels are fictitious, they were inspired by historical facts. ‘Nightmare Along the River Nile’ was inspired by actual events that happened to young people in the 1990s at the height of the LRA rebel abductions in northern Uganda. The story was conceived from many interviews that were conducted with survivors and former child soldiers who managed to escape the LRA. ‘The Helpers’ was inspired by colonialism in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how it led to corruption and terror.
What People Are Saying About Nightmare Along the River Nile:
“This book does the outstanding job of creating awareness and teaching us about a horrific and ongoing human-rights abuse situation by way of a compelling action-filled story. It will be difficult for you to put this book down before you find out what happens to Eddie.” – Allbooks Reviews International
“The book is a good read, with important lessons about decency and true friendship and human cruelty.” – Africa Book Club
“Publicizing the alarming truth behind modern slavery stands as the novel’s primary achievement” – Kirkus Discoveries
Pick up a copy of Nightmare Along the River Nile today.
This is a book I’ll be interested to read. I took the Nile Cruise in Egypt and reached Abu Simbel. Never went to Sudan or Uganda but I heard a lot about the abominations taking place there and the rape and selling of women into slavery.