Through their Australian protagonist's eyes, Angel A takes readers on a wonderful journey into Latin American magical realism. The Colombian setting, with its jungles and beaches, forms a perfectly lush backdrop to all the fascinating and vibrant characters populating the book. The meshing of Indigenous traditions with Catholic - and Gnostic - mysticism is perfectly primed to stick in the reader's mind for days afterwards.
Maria Santos, sixteen and claiming to be a pregnant virgin seeks refuge in Leo's lab after escaping her father Gustavo's violent reaction to her astonishing news. Maria's "holy parrot," attests that Maria will be nothing less than the mother of a new savior.
People who love reading about culture, history, faith, science, and nature will love this captivating novel.