Standing at the Crossroads (Hardcover)

from faceinbook

This slim novel packs a very big and powerful message. For reader's who find themselves looking for a "happy ending" this book is not the right fit. The story is about two people who find themselves fugitives from a group called "Warriors of God". It is apparent from the start of the story that t...

from igjoe

Charles Davis is a compelling writer. I couldn't put it down. From the beauty of Africa to the horrors of the Warriors of God, I was intrigued through the whole journey. The writing is beautiful and vibrating with truth although it is a work of fiction. Sometimes stories are more true than fact. ...

from Rachissy

I received this book from a Library Thing Early Reviewer giveaway and at first I'll admit I was sort of ambivalent about it. I am in the habit of requesting any book whose synopsis or cover peaks my interest in any way. When I won this book of all the ones I had entered, my reaction was merely "O...

from laurensx

Charles Davis is an incredible writer. I was thoroughly intrigued with "Standing at the Crossroads" and read the book in just a few hours, not daring to put it down, lest the characters escape! "Ishmael", the wandering book lender, has been threatened with death by Jemal, a member of the Warriors...

from goose114

The main character is an unnamed African man, who wishes to be called Ishmael after his favorite literary character. Ishmael is called the barefoot librarian because he travels across the country collecting books. He meets a white woman, Kate, who is determined to bring awareness to the atrocitie...