The Cross on the Drum

"The Cross on the Drum" tells the compelling tale of Barry Clinton, a young missionary who arrives at the Caribbean island of Ile du Vent, driven by skepticism and a desire to combat illness and hunger with limited resources. His unexpected friendship with Catus Laroche, the island's high priest of vodun, is tested as tensions rise among the conflicted islanders, transforming mutual respect into deep-seated animosity. Set against a backdrop of rich cultural conflict, this dramatic narrative explores the clash between Christianity and voodoo, drawing on the author's profound understanding of life in the West Indies.