OLDER FICTION
Davies, Stephen

Blood and Ink

(4) YA Inspired by real-life conflict in Mali, this intense thriller follows young Ali of the Defenders of Faith (part of Al Qaeda), who helps impose Sharia law on protesting citizens; and Kadi, daughter of an ancient-manuscript librarian in modern-day Timbuktu. As the two teens (improbably) develop feelings for each other, Ali struggles to understand his loyalties. Includes a contextual afterword. Glos.

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