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Award-caliber social science fiction with a strong message about race and the abuse of religious faith by those in power Maryam Ruth and Joseph have fled Onewre reluctantly taking Josephs troublesome cousin Lazarus as well They arrive at their destination Marawa Island filled with hope for rescue and reprieve But at first glance the island appears to be solely populated by birds Perhaps the Apostles dire warnings about the fall-out of the Tribulation were true after allAs Maryam and Joseph experience all the topsy-turvy misunderstandings and sexual tension first love entails the antagonism between Maryam and Lazarus reaches explosive proportions But when disaster brings the crushing realization that time is now against them all four must decide just who they can risk turning to for helpFrom the Hardcover edition.