Book details
Juba Good (Ray Robertson Mystery, 1)
Description
Juba, South Sudan. RCMP Sergeant Ray Robertson has spent eleven and a half months serving with the United Nations in the world's newest country. He's tired of the chaotic traffic and jostling crowds that fill the narrow streets. Tired of the choking red dust that blows into the capital from the desert. He can't wait to get back to his wife and kids—and back to policing a world he understands. But when a young woman—the fourth in three weeks—is found dead at the side of a dusty road with a thin white ribbon wrapped tightly around her neck, Robertson fears that a serial killer is on the loose. In a country plagued by years of extreme poverty, civil war and the struggle to establish a functioning government, the policeman realizes that it's up to him and his Dinka partner, John Deng, to find the killer before they can strike again.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
beginner
Length
122 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Juba Good' offers readers a fast-paced and engaging mystery that keeps them guessing until the end. The story is well-crafted with twists and turns that make it a page-turner.
- Cultural Insight: Set in South Sudan, the book provides a unique look into the culture, challenges, and political climate of the region. Readers can gain insight into a part of the world that is often underrepresented in literature.
- Strong Character Development: Ray Robertson, the protagonist, is a well-developed character with depth and complexity. Readers will enjoy following his journey as he navigates the challenges of his environment and the intricacies of the mystery.
- Social Awareness: Through its narrative, 'Juba Good' raises awareness about important social issues, including the impact of war, the importance of humanitarian aid, and the complexities of international relations. It encourages readers to think critically about these topics.