In the gripping narrative of "Night Prayers," Santiago Gamboa weaves a tale that spans continents, from the vibrant yet perilous streets of Bogotá to the sultry underbelly of Bangkok, and the sophisticated landscapes of Tokyo. At the heart of this expansive story is the bond between two siblings, Manuel and Juana, whose lives are irrevocably altered by the choices they make in the face of adversity. Manuel, a Colombian philosophy student with a penchant for literature and dreams larger than life, finds himself ensnared in a nightmarish situation: arrested in Bangkok on charges of drug trafficking, facing the grim prospect of a death sentence. His scholarly pursuits are overshadowed by a profound yearning for a reunion with his sister Juana, a beacon of hope and love in his troubled life. Juana's journey is no less harrowing. Driven by a vow to protect Manuel from the drug-ravaged streets of their youth, she plunges into the dark world of high-end escorting, entangling with corrupt politicians to secure a future for them both. Her path takes a drastic turn, forcing her into hiding, miles and memories away from Manuel. As Manuel's fate hangs in balance, their story catches the attention of the Colombian counsel general in New Delhi, setting off a desperate quest to bridge the distance between the siblings. "Night Prayers" is a testament to the enduring power of familial love against the backdrop of global corruption and danger, masterfully penned by Santiago Gamboa. This novel is not only a journey through the shadowed lanes of human resilience but also a symphony of love, loss, and longing, orchestrated with the narrative finesse that marks Gamboa as one of Colombia's most distinguished writers.