Behind the Lens
by Jeannée Sacken
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Pub Date 9 Mar 2021 | Archive Date 1 May 2021
Ten16 Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Eight years ago, seasoned photojournalist Annie Hawkins Green barely survived a Taliban ambush that left her military escort dead and a young Afghan girl dying in her arms. Since then, she has managed to suppress her memories of that brutal day-until she returns to Afghanistan to teach a photography workshop at the secondary school for girls run by her expat best friend Darya Faludi. As the Taliban gain prominence in the once peaceful region, Annie's nightmares from her last time in-country come roaring back with a vengeance. But are they just dreams? The unshakeable feeling of a grim, watchful presence makes Annie think otherwise.
As Annie struggles with her nightmares, more trouble brews with the suspicion that Darya's teenage daughter is sneaking away at night to meet her shadowy boyfriend. Meanwhile, Annie's own daughter wages war with her father and stepmother back home, feeding Annie's all-consuming mom-guilt. Her only comfort, a poetry-writing U.S. Naval officer who saved her life all those years ago, is now at the other end of a satellite phone 7,000 miles away. How can he possibly keep her safe?
How can anyone?
A Note From the Publisher
Ebook: 9781645382225
Ebook: 9781645382225
Advance Praise
"A gripping Afghan tale starring a strong hero wielding a camera."
—Kirkus Reviews
"A powerful, heartbreaking story . . . Jeannée Sacken’s artistic gaze is unflinching as Annie Hawkins’ tale plays out against the perilous backdrop of the war in Afghanistan. Swift-paced, with deft characterization and cross-cultural savvy, this vivid novel is an absorbing read."
—Shauna Singh Baldwin, author of What the Body Remembers, The Tiger Claw, and The Selector of Souls
"Jeannée Sacken writes a poignant and riveting work of art with vivid characterizations and honest dialogue, pulling readers inside her landscape."
—Heba Elkobaitry, Muslim Cultural Advisement Consultant
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781645381945 |
| PRICE | US$17.99 (USD) |
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