"The Sun Is God" by Adrian McKinty is a historical novel set in pre-World War I German New Guinea. The story follows Will Prior, a former British military policeman traumatized by his experiences in the Boer War, as he investigates a suspicious death on an island inhabited by a sun-worshipping cult of coconut-eating misfits. McKinty expertly weaves together elements of colonialism, cults, murder, and European empire-building, all against the backdrop of a remote Pacific island. The plot unfolds through the eyes of Will Prior, a sympathetic and down-to-earth hero, as he navigates the strange events and characters on Kabakon island.
The writing style in "The Sun Is God" is described as compelling, gripping, and highly readable. McKinty's colorful storytelling brings the setting to life, with vivid scene descriptions that transport the reader to the humid, hostile nature of New Guinea. The novel combines elements of historical drama, mystery, and character development, creating a unique and atmospheric tale that keeps readers hooked until the unexpected and brilliantly executed climax.
From The Publisher:
FROM THE EDGAR® AWARD-NOMINATED AUTHOR OF THE DETECTIVE SEAN DUFFY NOVELS Colonial New Guinea-1906: a small group of mostly German nudists live an extreme back-to-nature existence on the remote island of Kabakon. Eating only coconuts and bananas, they purport to worship the sun. One of their members-Max Lutzow-has recently died, allegedly from malaria. But an autopsy on his body in the nearby capital of Herbertshöhe raises suspicions about foul play. Retired British military police officer Will Prior is recruited to investigate the circumstances of Lutzow's death. At first, the eccentric group seems friendly and willing to cooperate with the investigation. They all insist that Lutzow died of malaria. Despite lack of evidence for a murder, Prior is convinced that the group is hiding something. Things come to a head during a late-night feast supposedly given as a send-off for the visitors before they return to Herbertshöhe. Prior fears that the intent of the "celebration" is not to fete the visitors but to make them the latest murder victims.
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