The Calling Author:Elizabeth Hankins Chicago Tribune columnist Mera Kaine has overcome tremendous abuse and pain?experience that?s made her a passionate champion of human rights. But when her best friend?s religious ambition turns to violence, Mera is left with a dark secret that keeps her running?right into the war-ravaged villages of Southern Sudan where she uncovers an e... more »pic conspiracy at the hands of a militant government and its sponsoring energy consortium. Then, just as unexpected hope finds her, Mera must choose between the life she?s always dreamed of and a final, deadly act that could help liberate a people.« less