Behcet Kaya

Voice of Conscience by Behcet Kaya

by wrp68 on Nov 21, 2009

Author Behcet Kaya draws on his vast knowledge ofTurkish and Muslim customs and traditions, captivating his audiencefrom the first chapter. We first meet the Ozcomert family in Atamkoy,Turkey in 1962: Ramzi Sr., his wife, Nermin, their beautiful daughter,Erin, and son, Ramzi Jr. The scene is set for a traditional weddingwhen Erin is engaged to Turkel with both families' blessing. The elderfrom the rival Korucu family has decided that he will have Erin marryhis grandson. When Ramzi Sr. turns the elder Korucu down, it bringsshame to the Korucu clan and soon several of the Ozcomert livestock areslaughtered. Fearing increased violence, the wedding date is moved up. RamziJr. is awakened in the night by his cousin and aunt and soon learns thehorrible truth that will haunt him for the rest of his life - hisfather, mother, and sister have been murdered in their sleep. Ramzitravels to Istanbul and finds work in construction as he attempts tobuild a life for himself. Memories of the...Read More >>