Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran

"Safe Haven" follows the journey of Fina, an asylum seeker who arrives in Australia and becomes deeply involved in supporting refugees at a detention center on Port Camden, a secluded island. Disturbed by the harsh conditions faced by the detainees, Fina bravely voices her concerns to the media, leading to her arrest and the threat of deportation. The plot thickens when a security officer's mysterious death prompts Lucky, a special investigator, to delve into the case. As secrets unravel, the story explores themes of displacement, the quest for refuge, and the profound search for a place to call home.

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Total Points: 80

This book was first published in 2024

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