Book Description

A captivating mystery that seamlessly weaves elements of culture, religion, science, and human emotion. Set in the idyllic Caribbean coast, the novel resonates with truths that may be lies and secrets potentially never revealed.

Was Maria lying to hide a despicable secret? Or was she birthing a leader? Extraordinary events unfolded as millions united, chanting one phrase - ''Loro Santo'': Holy Parrot.

Buritaca, Colombia: Mary, sixteen, insisted the parrot, known as Gabriel, told her she was to be the mother of a saviour for the new millennium. She said she was a virgin. Pablo, suspected as being the child's father, mysteriously disappeared. Leo Lumière, a student from Australia, was torn between exposing a crime and protecting Maria from those seeking to eliminate her.

Awards and Recognitions

2023 The Brew Seal of Excellence

2023 Literary Titan 5-star book award

2023 Readers' Favorite 5-star book award

2023 Indie BRAG Medallion

2023 Firebird Book Award Winner (three categories)

2023 Nautilus Silver Book Award Winner

2023 International Impact Book Awards Winner

2023 Hawthorn Prize Finalist

2023 Maxy Awards Finalist

2023 London Book Festival Runner-Up

2023 New York Book Festival Runner-Up

2023 Paris Book Festival Runner-Up

2023 Awesome Indies 5-star book award

2023 Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

2023 Florida Authors And Publishers Association bronze award

2023 COVR Visionary Fiction Award Winner

2023 San Francisco Book Awards Honorable Mention

2023 Living Now Silver Evergreen Book Medal For Fiction

2023 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite

2023 Readers' Choice Book Awards Finalist

2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards Long List

2023 Maincrest Media Award Winner

2024 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite

2024 BREW Book Excellence Award