Eric Madeen Offers Free African Love Story Ebook This Weekend

Bestselling author Eric Madeen has announced an exciting promotional opportunity for literary fiction enthusiasts, offering his acclaimed novel 'Water Drumming In The Soul' as a free ebook download exclusively on Amazon this weekend, November 1-2, 2025. The novel draws heavily from Madeen's real-life experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in equatorial Gabon, Africa, where he constructed a primary school complex in a rainforest village and fell in love, experiences that infuse the narrative with what reviewers call 'vigorous fictional reality.' The story follows American Peace Corps volunteer David Fields, who arrives in an African village to build a medical dispensary only to become captivated by Assam, a gorgeous African water drummer who plays streams as instruments while singing gloriously.

The novel presents a complex love story that transcends typical romance tropes, delving deep into cultural exploration and psychological dynamics. Assam emerges as a particularly compelling character who challenges traditional stereotypes through her nuanced portrayal of African culture, described by Professor Zaheer Baber of the University of Toronto as 'beautifully developed' and presenting 'a more nuanced and genuine portrayal of African culture.' The narrative explores the tension between Apollonian and Dionysian forces, with the African setting providing a rich backdrop of 'pageantry of life forces' and 'wicked, wild mystery dance.' The relationship takes unexpected turns as Assam employs traditional methods, including potentially adding substances to David's meals, to achieve her desires, creating what readers describe as 'a rollercoaster of emotions' with 'unexpected twists that keep you flipping those pages.'

Madeen's literary credentials and cross-genre expertise add significant weight to this promotional offering. As an associate professor of modern literature at Tokyo City University and adjunct professor at Keio University, his writing has appeared in prestigious publications including Time and Asia Week, while his advertising background with Dentsu for major clients like Mazda and Sony informs his compelling storytelling. The author's website at https://ericmadeen.com provides additional information about his broader literary portfolio, including other bestselling works like 'Tokyo-ing!' and 'Asian Trail Mix,' which showcase his ability to capture cultural nuances across different settings. This limited-time free access to 'Water Drumming In The Soul' represents an exceptional opportunity for readers to experience what Elizabeth Montano, author of The Eternal Dawn Trilogy, describes as writing 'on par with works by whom we consider masters … Hemingway definitely comes to mind.'