What happens when a noble dream becomes a deadly obsession?
In the wild heart of the Amazon, where even hope despairs, Zé Licata has an extraordinary dream—to overthrow the tyrant, lead his village out of poverty, and provide a future for his gifted son. So stands the gravedigger, with a shovel in one hand and a bottle in the other, warring against the darkness.
Or is he destined to join it?
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“The Gravedigger’s Dream is first-rate. The author’s long experience in the Amazon shines through real characters living real lives in a vividly drawn environment.”— T. Davis Bunn, Best-Selling Novelist
“Best can spin a yarn like no other, with tight pacing and realistic, multifaceted characters. The plot is laced with an absorbing exploration of how hope sprouts from despair, set amidst the alluring backdrop of the Amazon.” — D.L. Koontz, Author Best-Selling Series The Crossings Trilogy and Award Winning Author.