The Loss

<p>The Loss by Mark Pashko is laureate of the prestigious Rexhai Surroi Kosovan literary award. Through its characters the author explores the depths of daily Balkan realities from various perspectives in this unique/exceptional novel. Where the world of politics collides with crime; intelligence and ignorance intertwine in unexpected ways. Focusing on a young man's existential spiritual journey; the novel delves into the past and the present; mystery and pain; defeat and hope; sin and the will to seek redemption. It's a humane story of internal and external challenges that an ordinary man faces in an extraordinary way.</p>