DOVES OF OHANAVANK, THE: A Novel

By Vahan Zanoyan

The sequel to A Place Far Away, The Doves of Ohanavank poignantly explores the challenges faced by survivors of sex trafficking. Zanoyan's uncompromising descriptions of the sex trade, coupled with his deeply nuanced characters, create a captivating mystery and psychological tour de force. After surviving months of forced prostitution, Lara Galian returns home. She's had to kill for her freedom, murdering the ruthless oligarch responsible for her abduction and captivity.

She has lived for months with one goal: to return home. But now Lara finds home has changed. Either that or her experiences have changed her irrevocably. Even surrounded by loving family and friends, eighteen-year-old Lara feels alone, trapped in the prison of her own secrets and traumatic memories.

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2014)