09/02/2025
“Thirst” by Elizabeth Cain: A Complex, Heart-Wrenching Tale of Secrets, Love, and Family Ties in the Heart of Africa
Author Elizabeth Cain presents Thirst, a revised narrative of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the raw and breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania.
The third book in a five-part series, Thirst, unearths the deep complexities of human relationships, exploring generational secrets and the profound consequences of absent fathers.
At the core of the novel lies the story of Askari, a young Tanzanian man desperate to find the father he never knew. His journey intertwines with the lives of Suzanna Farley, his British teen wife, and Safina, Suzanna’s childhood friend with whom she begins a dangerous affair.
Their stories unravel within the larger backdrop of tribal and colonial histories, ultimately converging in a series of revelations about parenthood and survival.
The novel captures the many forms of love—romantic, familial, and forbidden—and its darker counterparts of jealousy and violence:
• A Maasai mother keeps the secret of her children's paternity from their British father, who remains trapped in a volatile marriage.
• A found journal of a deceased father who had abandoned his children becomes a lifeline for future generations.
• A reconciled father confronts years of shocking abuse inflicted on his daughter.
• In the animal kingdom, a leopard father plays his part, leading his cub to safety in a human compound.
Through vivid scenes of Africa’s wild beauty and its harsh realities, Thirst brings to life a rich tapestry of characters grappling with their pasts and seeking understanding in the face of immense emotional and cultural divides.
Elizabeth Cain’s Thirst is a story of the thirst for truth, the generational impact of choices, and the often painful reconciliation with the past.
Thirst is about flawed humans navigating the complexities of identity, loss, and connection.
About the Author
Elizabeth Cain, a California native now residing in Montana, is a masterful storyteller whose work reflects her deep love of the natural world and her fascination with human relationships. With over three decades of teaching experience and a lifetime of creative pursuits—including poetry, music, and painting—Cain weaves her passion for storytelling into narratives that are as diverse as they are thought-provoking.
Availability
Thirst by Elizabeth Cain returns this August with a powerful new rebranding under 101Publish LLC. Previously released to critical acclaim, this compelling novel is being republished for a wider audience with revised language and enhanced storylines.
This long-awaited edition will be available on major platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and more. Whether you're discovering Thirst for the first time or returning to its unforgettable story, this edition promises a fresh experience with the same emotional depth and raw storytelling that made it resonate with readers.
Don’t miss the chance to experience—or re-experience—this haunting tale of secrets, passion, and survival in the heart of Africa.
Stay tuned this August and be among the first to get your copy of Thirst—a novel that will stay with you long after the final page.
Visit www.elizabethcainauthor.com for updates, exclusive content, and release announcements.
A few facts for new friends and new readers: I’m a native Californian who has called Montana home for 28 years! My CA education includes degrees from Alhambra High School, the University of Redlands, and the University of California at Berkeley where I earned a lifetime secondary teaching credenti...
