Rhapsody in a Circle

Rhapsody in a Circle by Marlon Fick is a post-colonialist literary thriller published by Guernica Editions, Incorporated in March 2025. This 230-page novel explores themes of love and war within the context of contemporary political intrigue in Mexico and Pakistan. The story follows Bolivar Collins, also known as Segovia, who travels to Pakistan under the guise of teaching at a women’s college. However, his true mission involves collaborating with a rogue CIA agent and a cartel boss to facilitate a dangerous exchange of drugs for arms with the Taliban, all while his family is held hostage.
Readers will encounter a narrative that delves into the complexities of human experience amidst turmoil and moral ambiguity. The book presents a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by individuals caught in a web of political machinations and personal sacrifice. Through its exploration of fiction, thrillers, and political themes, Rhapsody in a Circle raises questions about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This edition is available in English and offers a thought-provoking look at the intersections of art, literature, and the darker aspects of human nature.
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Rhapsody in a Circle is a post-colonialist literary thriller of love and war set against a backdrop of contemporary political intrigue in Mexico and Pakistan. Bolivar Collins, aka Segovia, who goes by several names, travels from Mexico to Pakistan to teach at a women’s college, a diversion from his actual purpose, which is to use his unusual skill in service of a rogue CIA agent in league with a cartel boss to exchange drugs for arms with the Taliban. The cartel has forced Segovia to comply by holding his family hostage. In the face of human misery and depravity, is it possible for the human spirit to rise above its darkness through literature? Art? Based on actual events and tirelessly researched, Rhapsody in a Circle is a novel of our time.
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