Bestselling author Eric Madeen will release his novel 'Water Drumming in the Soul' as a free ebook on Amazon on March 26, 2025, offering readers a compelling narrative rooted in his own Peace Corps experiences in Gabon, Africa.
The novel follows Peace Corps volunteer David Fields as he navigates cultural challenges while building a medical dispensary in a remote equatorial village. At its core, the story explores a passionate love affair between David and Assam, set against a backdrop of tropical intrigue and complex social dynamics.
Reviewers have praised the book's authenticity and depth. Zaheer Baber, Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, noted the novel's nuanced portrayal of African culture, while author Elizabeth Montano compared its quality to works by literary masters like Hemingway.
Madeen's narrative draws from his own transformative experience as a Peace Corps volunteer, where he constructed a primary school in a rainforest village and encountered profound cultural experiences. The novel promises to offer readers an intimate, emotionally charged exploration of cross-cultural connection and personal transformation.
The free ebook release presents an opportunity for readers to engage with a critically acclaimed work that blends personal memoir, cultural exploration, and passionate storytelling. By making the novel freely available, Madeen invites a broader audience to experience his unique literary perspective.
