Böcker av Eric Reese

When Africa feels like everything except home...A young man is determined to seek a way out of poverty after the death of his father. Countless chronicles of many who have fled to Europe have highlighted calamities on its pathway while diaspora crushes much more than dreams of gaming glory.However, there does exist a bastion of order, known to fellow Gambians as 'The Backway'. Many African migrants and refugees have died, been ransomed or have been taken into slavery crossing the desert sands of the Sub-Sahara on their journey in search for a better life. It was only yesterday; Aliou was in charge of his own destiny; excelling in high school, having a crush on a girl he tutored in his village back home and helping his cousin overcome addiction in the country's capital.Today, he must take on the role of protector and provider. His young life is the only hope in his eyes.This young adult adventure of wit and poise delivers one of the most powerful storylines of today's calamities of poverty and escape.

When life-long dreams become a horror noire, victims need satisfaction...   Recent high school graduate, Imtiyaaz Arief is eager to leave life behind in Indonesia. She's always coveted a fancier way of life abroad, and, at last, the perfect opportunity presents. "Rich with opportunities in the hospitality field for girls like you, Dubai is the place to be," Imtiyaaz's told, giving her thoughts about a journey worth-taking. The strained relationship between Imtiyaaz and her father makes the decision much more easier.But it becomes clear, upon arrival, that Imtiyaaz's new home isn't what she'd imagined. In fact, few bleaker fates undone could be fathomed under the scorching sun.She's become the 'property' of a ruthless sex trafficking ring. With Imtiyaaz's documents seized, she faces an impossible decision: perform unspeakable acts...or risk losing her freedom in attempting escape. Complicit authorities are of no help, and, without a friend in the Middle Eastern lands or knowing the language, Imtiyaaz isn't alone in her ordeal.Can Imtiyaaz defy the odds and beat the heinous house of undercover billionaire opportunists?With an ever-growing subject that demands real-world dissection, Eric Reese knows balance well in revealing inconvenient truths; this woman's saga engenders an unspoken haunting dilemma that all must condemn.