Slay the Dragon by Laura Zubulake

Slay the Dragon by Laura Zubulake

There is a lot of evil in the world. Evil that is supported by the very people on whom the responsibility of protection has been bestowed. The kind of evil that stands up against any ma who dares to threaten it. Men have bled and lost their lives trying to excrete this evil from the world. It is manmade evil. 

From corruption to security, so many evils threatening the wellbeing of the people. Cesar Rosada is determined to rid his beloved people of these evils. However, the one that he is having the most trouble with drug trade. Drugs can cripple a country. Drugs can taint anyone regardless of social class. Drugs are also very lucrative. This means that the forces that are for the trade will often outman the forces that are against. 

His descendants were mere coffee farmers. He rose to become an athlete before turning to serve the people. Despite his rise from the ashes, Cesar is still considered a minority. One who can be easily crushed. However, these people do not know how strong his resolve and tenacity can be. The Minister of finance is forced to make a decision. To choose between love for his people and love for the truth. To bare all for the sake of his country. To put all his cards on the table so that the future of the country is secured devoid of the opioids that threaten humanity. 

Laura Zubulake weaves a tale from a very stark reality facing the world today. She moulds this into a story that is a unique blend of thought provoking and entertaining. She does this with a fast pace and excellent content. The books captures attention right from the get go and does not slow down until the very end. The plot is intelligently woven with twists and turns. 

Cesar Rosada is a relatable protagonist. He holds strong values. He is a man willing to put everything on the line for what is near and dear to him. Nevertheless, he is also a man with flaws. A man who accepts and is not afraid to let his flaws show. This man is fashioned out of the human condition. Purpose albeit a little skewed. He shows strength of character and never waivers. His resolve is inspiring and perhaps a directive of how the realities of life should be dealt with.   

Slay the Dragon has a constant underlying tension. This only works to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Eager and rooting for Cesar to win the war despite the looming threat of losing the battle. The opioid challenge is a little over explained. It may feel like the author is digressing but it is necessary to understand the deep-rooted problem that it is. It helps understand Cesar’s fight better. 

The author’s own passion for the truth is evidence from her narration. It is a marvel and infectious. For a read that holds the complete social evils package, this is the book