River Rule

The jungle is closing in. First it sends a welcoming party of parakeets. Next, a garland of disembodied chicken parts. Finally the tribesmen and their spears arrive demanding human trades of Avi and Una, the property developer's firstborn grandchildren. Twice before, the jungle tried to take Una when she took risks. Twice Avi foiled their attempts. This time he's not there - yet she can feel him somewhere near. River Rule is a dark, urban fantasy, which pivots precariously on the friendship between a boy and girl from different cultural backgrounds. It deals with deceit and treachery, but it shows that, even when familial unconditional love is withdrawn, strength and kindness can be found elsewhere - even in a jungle

Una survives her first deadly night on the wrong side of the jungle track. But, for how long? Last night, Wolf' tricked her into breaking the most sacred of rules. As a result, pandemonium breaks out in the Blessed camp. Paradoxically, Wolf claims he is the only one who can keep her safe. Cornered Una sides with Wolf and the Forced Blessed and becomes Wolf's to manipulate. Avi despairs. Aware of Una's devastating actions, he struggles to link the Una he knows to the girl who now walks with his enemy. For the sake of the jungle, Avi remains committed to restoring peace, only one true leader can reign. With secrets unfolding and tensions, running high between the Blessed and Forced Blessed, Avi and Una remain loyal to their missions. Thus, testing their fragile connection to the limit. Can their bond survive the ultimate betrayal?