Bestselling author Eric Madeen will offer his literary fiction novel 'Water Drumming In The Soul: A Novel Of Racy Love in the Heart of Africa' as a free ebook on Amazon for two days in April 2025. The novel, drawing from Madeen's experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gabon, provides readers with an immersive narrative exploring love, cultural dynamics, and personal discovery.
The story follows Peace Corps volunteer David Fields as he works to build a medical dispensary in a remote African village. Readers will experience a nuanced journey of cultural navigation, personal challenge, and unexpected romance through the protagonist's encounters, particularly with a character named Assam, whose water drumming captivates David.
Critically acclaimed, the novel has received praise from notable figures like Elizabeth Montano, who compared Madeen's writing to Hemingway, and Zaheer Baber, a University of Toronto sociology professor who commended the book's authentic portrayal of African culture. The novel challenges traditional storytelling by presenting complex characters and exploring themes of identity, human connection, and cross-cultural experiences.
Madeen, an award-winning author with six published books, brings authenticity to the narrative through his own Peace Corps experience in Gabon, where he constructed a primary school and lived immersed in the local culture. His background as a professor of modern literature and extensive writing experience across various publications adds depth to the storytelling.
Readers interested in exploring a unique literary work that blends personal experience, cultural insight, and passionate storytelling can download the ebook free of charge on Amazon on April 23 and 24, 2025.
