When Peace Corps volunteer Michael Killigan goes missing in the African wilds of Sierra Leone, his father and his friend set out to rescue him. Both men assume that American influence extends to the ends of the Earth, but the power they encounter, and the mystery at its core, proves beyond their expectation or control. A National Book Award finalist.
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When Peace Corps volunteer Michael Killigan goes missing in the African wilds of Sierra Leone, his father and his friend set out to rescue him. Both men assume that American influence extends to the ends of the Earth, but the power they encounter, and the mystery at its core, proves beyond their expectation or control. A National Book Award finalist.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; First and Third Worlds collide in this marvelous novel of West Africans and Americans, of faith, magic, evil, and wicked humor. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. This gently used book is clean and bright, no creases, pages edges and pages quite clean and free from any markings, soundly bound. Peace Corps volunteer Michael Killigan goes missing in West Africa and his father and his best friend begin separate attempts to find him. They find witches and witch-finders, bush devils, shape-shifters, village chiefs and politicians, judges, attorneys and medicine men--men from both American and African cultures. Hilariously funny novel. 386 pages. 8.25 x 5.5 inches. Picador, USA 1995.
