The Fig Orchard
A Story of Hope
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“Answer me one question,” the former-marshal requested, “if you would: What’ve you learned from your time, here? Have you learned anything at all of positive value?” L.T. put some thought behind his response. Only when he was ready did he reply, “I’ve learned that the world is even darker than I ever imagined but that it’s better to light a single candle than curse all this darkness.” After a beat, he concluded, “That’s all I’ve got: Do with it as you will.”
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The Fig Orchard: A Story of Hope is a fiction-suspense novel, written by the author H. Valencia. In this gripping story, two American Journalists travel to the island of Abaddon. They’re assignment is to investigate a critically endangered species called cloud runners. Then a ceasefire, between the local government and a rebel faction, begins to deteriorate. The journalists find themselves caught in the middle. They’re arrested for espionage and sent to a penitentiary – that is clouded by a flurry of speculation – known as The Fig Orchard. The Americans must quickly learn to survive in an environment where they don’t understand any of the eighty-five dialects, are cut off from the outside world, and are constantly in danger. As days turn into months, they must align themselves with certain convicts; while trying to acquire the means and expertise needed to attempt an escape. In a flash, the political climate on the island intensifies; as does the climate within the prison walls. During their stay at the Fig Orchard, the journalists encounter a typhoon, witness public crane hangings, are forced to participate in dance rehearsals, are sent to solitary confinement, confront a bully named Golem, and more. In a penitentiary where no convict has ever escaped, can these men be the first - and how?
About the Author
The Fig Orchard: A Story of Hope is H. Valencia’s sixth novel in six years: With each effort, he seems to get closer to mastery. Since graduating SJSU’s Creative Arts Program, he has been a consistent contributor to multiple disciplines within the field. This young author explores the world for what he refers to as “Art…with a conscience.” He, then, applies what he’s learned to his natural gifts as an insightful linguist. With the world as his subject, the result’s a relevant voice that knows few bounds.