Rising Tide
Rising Tide by Melvin Weaver is a historical fiction novel published by iUniverse in February 2000. This 272-page book is presented in English and follows the story of Rod Sterling, who navigates significant historical events starting from his youth during World War II and extending into Fidel Castro’s rise to power in Cuba. The narrative is primarily told from Rod’s perspective, intertwining his experiences with the tumultuous backdrop of the era.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of romance, adventure, and political intrigue as Rod’s life becomes entwined with Conchita Quesada, a captivating young woman who ignites a passionate connection. The story explores themes of danger and mystery, reflecting the historical context of communism’s impact in the Caribbean Basin and Central America. Rising Tide offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced during this pivotal time, engaging readers with its blend of personal and political narratives.
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The story is essentially Rod Sterling’s and is told mainly from his point of view. It sees him caught up in a web of historical events that first occurs during World War II, when he is a lad of thirteen, and continues as he becomes involved in Fidel Castro’s struggle for power in Cuba.
The story is also of Conchita Quesada, the headstrong, young and winsome black-eyed Latin beauty. She sets a fire in Rod’s blood that would not be quenched. Their life together is filled with violence, danger, romance, adventure, mystery, and political intrigue. The book is appealing, in part, because it reads like the current events of the era in which the novel takes place. Rising Tide will leave the reader acutely aware of the menace that communism presented in the Caribbean Basin and Central America.
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