Late rain

The book tells the story of how a real faith is born in the heart of an ordinary Algerian guy, bringing awakening to the Islamic diaspora in Paris. And also about the missionaries and martyrs of the Church, who are sometimes forced to pay with blood for their beliefs. And, of course, about love, which is stronger than death, and about hatred, because of which man loses the image and likeness of God.

"A very dynamic book, full of events and emotional experiences. From the first pages you are immersed This novel is about life: about first love, disappointment, self-discovery, loss and mortal danger.

Ed and Natasha Dixon, missionaries from Canada in Ukraine, help orphanages in Ukraine. In the book market, you can get lost in names and titles rather than find something interesting to spend time with, there are those who shine brighter than others and whose novelties you look forward to. I do not cease to admire Anatoly Shkarin, him the art of creating "simple" images, people who are familiar to each of us and at the same time do not look like anyone. It doesn't matter who his heroes are - a Ukrainian from the countryside or a Frenchman with a missionary childhood. You believe in them, you fall in love with them and you accept their every victory or defeat as your own. And this is always in abundance in Shkarin's books.

As a reader, I always single out the genre of adventure and fiction. But let the date of the events of 2027 not mislead you, this story is more than real and can happen today or tomorrow. Travel from the Eastern Sahara to the Eiffel Tower will not only brighten up leisure time, but also enrich it culturally. The work done by the authors to recreate traditions and customs is not just phenomenal, it is addictive, filling everything around with aromas of oriental melodies and European dynamics. As a Christian, I believe that the novel "Late Rain" just needs to be read by everyone to stop for a moment and look at the side of Eastern culture, religion, how aggressive and blind it can be and how loyal and sublime it is.

And this novel is about fanaticism, which can be manifested not only among Muslims. Yes, it is a work of art, but, as we know, the language of parables and images has repeatedly helped to enlighten even the most alienated minds, not to mention those who crave the Truth. "

Vladimir Imakaev,

writer, laureate of literary and dramatic competitions, author of the books "The Miracle Worker", "Paradise", etc. Anatoly Shkarin is rightly considered a master of Christian action literature. But still "Late Rain" stands out against the background of other works by the author. Because a co-authored book is always a challenge. This is a team effort, and very rarely a monolithic novel emerges from such a symbiosis, which does not suffer from a split personality. "Late Rain" is wonderful in everything from the most powerful idea (without which the book would never have turned out so deep and emotional) to the incomparably conveyed atmosphere of the East and truly living characters. Despite the fact that the novel is written in the action genre, it is by no means an entertaining book. The authors raise the topical issue of radical Islamization and the problem of so-called nominal, secular Christianity. Against the background of chaos and hopelessness, we see that there is only one answer to all the problems of modern society. And this answer lies in the living Gospel. "

Alexei Dean,

writer, author of the books" Roots of the Universe "," Operation Dove Feather ", etc." The story of Michel Kadir, the son of the faithful parents of the medical mission in Algeria, may seem unbelievable to some, rude to some, and even offensive to some. He is a "spiritual detective" with unpredictable twists, chases and tragedies, full of stories of human joy and sorrow. I think the questions raised in this novel will not give you peace until you find the answers. In addition, I think you will also be concerned about the question: "What if this is actually possible?" And if after reading "Late Rain" you start to look at the representatives of other religions differently, it will also be the merit of the authors of this work. I want to wish the reader not to focus on what he may not agree. Read to the end and do not forget about the main thing - God does not act according to our plans and regulations. To choose His will, He chooses people we ourselves would never choose for this mission. Because God continues to act in accordance with an incomprehensible love for humanity, which is not divided into nations and religions, but only into those who already follow Him and those who for a number of reasons still oppose Him ... "
< Evgeny Shved, translator of the Bible into Crimean Tatar