ISBN: 1841155837

I loved this book. I've had a singing background so I was drawn to the tale. I thought it was told in an engaging style and compassion for all players.

You don't want to give too much away so:

"Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening -- until a band of gun-wielding terrorists breaks in through the air-conditioning vents and takes the entire party hostage. But what begins as a panicked, life-threatening scenario slowly evolves into something quite different, as terrorists and hostages forge unexpected bonds and people from different countries and continents become compatriots. Friendship, compassion, and the chance for great love lead the characters to forget the real danger that has been set in motion and cannot be stopped. "

Just returned from loan to my sister M. She liked it too.

This wasn't pickedup at the meetup. I'm taking to the Adelaide Convention.

Picked up at the convention table.