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Now Is the Time for Running by Michael Williams follows Deo, a 14-year-old Zimbabwean, and his brother Innocent as they flee their village after soldiers attack it. They embark on a dangerous journey to South Africa, facing numerous threats, including wildlife, gang violence, and xenophobia. Deo finds solace in soccer and joins a street soccer league, where diverse players share their stories and unite despite their differences. The novel addresses political and xenophobic violence, murder, sexual assault, substance abuse, addiction, and wildlife attacks.