Through their Australian protagonist's eyes, Angel A takes readers on a wonderful journey into Latin American magical realism with HOLY PARROT. The Colombian setting, with its jungles and beaches, forms a perfectly lush backdrop to all the fascinating and vibrant characters populating the book. The meshing of Indigenous traditions with Catholic - and Gnostic - mysticism is perfectly primed to stick in the reader's mind for days afterwards. People who love reading about culture, history, religion, science, and nature will love this captivating novel.