Guerrillas is a story of colonialism and revolt that is set on a volatile Caribbean island where Asians, Africans, Americans, and former British colonials coexist in a condition of suppressed hysteria. Unaware of the repercussions of her conduct, a white man and his mistress, an Englishwoman seduced by illusions of native authority and sexuality, come. They portray a riveting narrative of death, sexual assault, and spiritual powerlessness alongside a "revolution" leader. Guerrillas portrays a crisis in public life that culminates in domestic violence. The evocation of place and people is intense, unmatched anywhere. The novel's enormous power stems from its core, which is a profound moral awareness of the state of the world.