Mary Ellis
The Turtle Warrior: A Novel
A story of life’s darkest clouds that grinds through alcoholism, abuse, war, and death. Only in the last few pages do we find justification for hope in this life. This is not a lighthearted easy read. The struggle between life and darkness is not even balanced until the end of the book. Yet, this is a story that will stay with you for a long time, maybe a lifetime. The writing sometimes reaches the heights of poetic prose.