Sunlight

Sunlight by L.A. Davenport is a gripping tale of survival, desperation, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Set in the harsh, sun-scorched wilderness, the story follows a runaway slave who has evaded his captors, only to face a new and unforgiving enemy: the desert. With no water, food, or shelter in sight, he must endure searing heat, dangerous wildlife, and the haunting memories of his past. His journey is not just one of physical endurance but a profound search for identity and redemption.

As the oppressive sun bears down, and with predators both human and animal closing in, he grapples with the crushing weight of his circumstances. Can he survive long enough to claim his freedom, or will the desert claim him first?

Sunlight is a thrilling exploration of the human spirit’s resilience, perfect for fans of tense, atmospheric survival stories.

Brevity at its best… Sunlight is a brief, informative, rather captivating, insightful, concise book. Angelwatch, Amazon

A well written story with vivid descriptions of a man on the run trying to survive his desert crossing. Mary James, Amazon

You can read more about the genesis, and slow evolution, of Sunlight here.

L. A. Davenport, born in Cork, Ireland, in 1973, is a novelist and short story writer whose works include The Nucleus of Reality, Escape, and No Way Home. A graduate of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he brings extensive experience in medical journalism to his insightful and engaging fiction and non-fiction.

Learn more about L. A. Davenport and his writing at Pushing the Wave.