SITHANA BURNING

Somsy Camvan • Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction

Book Description

In a remote village of Laos, rival gangs plot to seize control of the land and exploit its resources for their own gain. But when their plans are threatened by Sithana's appearance, a deadly chain of events is set in motion that will test the limits of loyalty, courage, and love. When Sithana returns to Laos from Canada to bury his family and avenge their deaths, he finds himself drawn to Viengvilay, a woman who understands his pain and shares his desire for justice. Meanwhile, in the bustling city of Luang Prabang, Touy Silavong is a rising star in the world of organized crime.

With vivid descriptions of Laos and its culture, SITHANA BURNING is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the human spirit's unyielding will to survive — a gripping tale of loyalty and justice featuring vividly drawn characters and a richly evocative setting.

Author Bio

SOMSY CAMVAN was born in 1954, a son of Khmu tribe parents and horse traders in a small village in northern Laos. After graduating in Communications, while working as a journalist for the government-owned newspaper \"The People's Voice,\" Somsy was arrested and held for questioning under suspicion of collaborating with anti-Government groups. Fearing for his safety, he escaped to Canada via Thailand in the late 1980s, where he has been living since in a quiet country home in the province of Quebec.

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