Although a work of fiction, this religious thriller has been packed with so many true events that it will stay with you long after you've finished reading it. Even the backdrop of the Vietnam War and what happened to Nickolas and his fellow soldier...
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B-52 Life Raft/photo: Bell's Aviation Museum
"Yes, I think that's best. The gun, too! Leave everything in the boat and push it into the river. When the soldiers find it they will think you've drowned." Rama then did the most remarkable thing. Pulling out a knife he cut his hand and dripped blood on the raft where it would be easily spotted. That would convince the soldiers that whoever was in the raft was no longer alive. This was love.
Exactly like he was told to do, Nick gave the raft a push, sending it out into the river.
"Rama, how did you know where I was? Here, wrap this around your hand." Nick's eyes filled with tears.
"Nickolas, please forgive us. Surya was worried about you. He told me to follow, but not to interfere unless to save your life. Nick, we must go now. Soldiers are already looking for you."
Watching the sudden appearance of the raft on the water below, the monkeys now watched with amazement as the two men disappeared from sight.
