LAKEPORT, Calif. – Watershed Books will host an author's studio for local author Peter MacRae, celebrating his newly released novel, “The Poppies of Mohammed,” on Friday, July 12.

The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The book traces the smuggling of a shipment of heroin from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom and the role of the heroin trade in providing weapons for al Qaeda and the Taliban's terrorist actions.

An interesting adventure, readers will gain a better understanding of the international drug trade, the nature and structure of terrorism, and the basis for the Jihad against the West.

“The Poppies of Mohammed” is the culmination of two and one half years of research and writing.  

MacRae has had a lifelong interest in international affairs and conflict, and has authored numerous essays on the subjects.  

He holds a master's degree in political science focusing on international violent conflict.

Watershed Books is located at 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport.