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Peter Kimani Books

    Peter Kimani is a prominent Kenyan journalist and author whose works delve into complex social themes. His writing is characterized by a keen insight into the human condition and the African continent. Through his literary style, he explores themes of identity, culture, and history. His novels are celebrated for their depth and their ability to immerse readers in his narratives.

    Dance of the Jakaranda
    Nairobi Noir
    Before the Rooster Crows

    • Before the Rooster Crows

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(8)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of Kenyan politics and societal challenges, the story follows Muriuki as he leaves his village for the city in search of a better life with his love, Mumbi. Their journey is fraught with economic struggles, racism, and the harsh realities of a post-colonial world. Mumbi's tragic murder due to her activism ignites Muriuki's quest for vengeance, leading to a controversial act that alters the course of his life and deepens his sense of betrayal by those he once trusted.

      Before the Rooster Crows

    • Nairobi Noir

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.7(164)Add rating

      "Nairobi Noir is an act of excavation, rediscovering the city's ossified past and infusing life to preserve it for future generations. It is also an act of celebration, reminding readers of the brilliance of the best-known writers to emerge from this part of the world, and heralding the birth of new writers whose gifts, we can safely predict, will shine brightly in the years ahead"--Provided by publisher

      Nairobi Noir

    • Dance of the Jakaranda

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.6(44)Add rating

      Award-winning author Peter Kimani's UK debut: depicts British colonialism in Kenya with wit, intellgience and raw power.

      Dance of the Jakaranda