Cross Currents by John Shors
Book Cover: "In a land of Tropical beauty, two very different families are shaken by forces that will test their bonds of love and loyalty...
Thailand's pristine and remote Ko Phi Phi island attracts tourists from around the world, offering a haven to people from all walks of life. Yet even paradise has its perils. Struggling to make ends meet, resort owners Lek and Sarai are happy to give an American named Patch room and board in exchange for his help. But trouble looms when Patch's brother, Ryan, arrives, accompanied by his beautiful girlfriend, Brooke. Lek learns that Patch is running from the law, and his mere presence puts Lek's family at risk. Meanwhile, Brooke begins to doubt her love for Ryan, while her feelings for Patch blossom. The two brothers, once inseparable, clash over a choice that could alter their lives.
In the glorious landscape of sea and sky, where nature's bounty seems endless, these two families are caught in the cross currents of conflict and change - and swept up in an approaching cataclysm that will require all their strength of heart and soul to survive."
The author brought the island to life - his descriptions and characters took me right to the island - a paradise for tourists, but hard work and little money for the natives. A story of survival, love of family, differences of opinion and a coming together. It was a well written story with a happy/unhappy ending, but one that gives me hope. My favorite characters: Suchin and Niran - the children - resilient, innovative, serious and playful.
Finished: Jan. 13, 2012
Thailand's pristine and remote Ko Phi Phi island attracts tourists from around the world, offering a haven to people from all walks of life. Yet even paradise has its perils. Struggling to make ends meet, resort owners Lek and Sarai are happy to give an American named Patch room and board in exchange for his help. But trouble looms when Patch's brother, Ryan, arrives, accompanied by his beautiful girlfriend, Brooke. Lek learns that Patch is running from the law, and his mere presence puts Lek's family at risk. Meanwhile, Brooke begins to doubt her love for Ryan, while her feelings for Patch blossom. The two brothers, once inseparable, clash over a choice that could alter their lives.
In the glorious landscape of sea and sky, where nature's bounty seems endless, these two families are caught in the cross currents of conflict and change - and swept up in an approaching cataclysm that will require all their strength of heart and soul to survive."
The author brought the island to life - his descriptions and characters took me right to the island - a paradise for tourists, but hard work and little money for the natives. A story of survival, love of family, differences of opinion and a coming together. It was a well written story with a happy/unhappy ending, but one that gives me hope. My favorite characters: Suchin and Niran - the children - resilient, innovative, serious and playful.
Finished: Jan. 13, 2012
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