Leye Adenles fulminante Thriller-Trilogie blickt aus verschiedenen Winkeln auf eine Welt der Extreme, immer im pulsierenden Rythmus der westafrikanischen Megacity Lagos. In Spur des Geldes kehrt Amaka zurück und wird in einen politischen Skandal verwickelt: Der Gouverneurskandidat kommt bei einem Flugzeugabsturz ums Leben. Nun macht die Partei Chief Ojo zu seinem Nachfolger. Dessen Leichen im Keller kennt niemand besser als Amaka und so gerät sie zunehmend in den Sog eines aus Korruption, Gewalt, Sex und Macht bestehenden Systems, bei dem es am Ende ums nackte Überleben geht.
Leye Adenle Book order (chronological)
Leye Adenle is a Nigerian writer celebrated for his contributions to short stories and flash fiction. His literary lineage is notable, stemming from a family rich in writing talent, including his grandfather, Oba Adeleye Adenle I. Adenle's work often delves into contemporary Nigerian life, exploring themes of migration, social disparity, and the search for identity in a globalized world. His narrative style is characterized by its engaging pace and insightful exploration of human psychology and complex relationships.
The third book in the Amaka Thrillers series. Funke's assignation with her pastor lover is cut short when he is assassinated in their hotel room, as she hides naked and terrified inside a sofa. Desperate for help, she calls on Amaka, who has moved to London. One frantic phone call later and Amaka is headed back to Lagos, where she is thrust into a world of private jets, money-laundering and mega-churches. With the trustworthy Police Inspector Ibrahim out of the country, Amaka has to use all the resources at her disposal, with the hostile Inspector Musa breathing down her neck, and a ticking clock bearing down on her, as she works to rescue Funke and get to the bottom of this tangled web of missing money, dead pastors and corrupt government officials.
Easy Motion Tourist
- 327 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Easy Motion Tourist is a compelling crime novel set in contemporary Lagos. It features Guy Collins, a British hack who stumbles by chance into the murky underworld of the city. A modern thriller featuring a strong female protagonist, prepared to take on the Nigerian criminal world on her own.