In The Blink of an I

Book Description

Author:  M.r Uzayr

This novel having as main characters Cullus, Kayden and Hazel, is one that might appeal to young readers as well as older ones, exploring the themes of mystery, loss and romance intricately. The book starts from Cullus' perspective where he is imprisoned. The former teacher realises that he must find a way to get out before things get out of hand. He finds his panacea in one of his teenage students and the protagonist of the book, Kayden. On his journey to save Cullus and potentially his country, Kay encounters Hazel, a girl whom he is smitten by, and discovered secrets; secrets better kept hidden. In this story filled with raging suspense and teenage love, Kay uncovers the bitter truth about how the real-world works. The presence of real-world plights, with a realistic portrayal of how the world of politics operates, makes this fictional novel close to reality; all of this with the use of coded messages and poems!

The title 'In the blink of an I' is very significant. The 'I' is believed to be a kind of symbolism for the word "eye", where the characters’ lives are changed drastically in the blink of an eye. This metaphorical title foreshadows how the lives of the protagonists are changed very quickly. However, he true meaning of the 'I' is revealed towards the end of the book...