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A literary sensation’ Guardian ‘A bombshell of a book… Sharp, explosive, hilarious’ New York Times ‘Glittering and funny… A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart’ Financial Times When Korede’s dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what’s expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This’ll be the third boyfriend Ayoola’s dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede’s long been in love with him, and isn’t prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the othe

“The first writer of genius to come out of Africa” – B.B.C. “An account of Camara Laye’s boyhood experiences in an African tribe. It is remarkableeven a little astonishing -for its inside presentation of customs and formalities by a participant sensitive enough to feel and re-create their total impact. The African Child is memorable for the affection, honesty and intimacy that touch an African people into living warmth.” The Times “Camara Laye’s story is important for those who would understand a continent in turmoil. It is written in an austere, dignified prose charged with sincerity.’ The Listener “A beautiful book… James Kirkup’s translation could hardly be bettered. Camara Laye is an artist and has written a book which is a work of art.” Times Literary Supplement

Omosh is a construction worker at a local slum whose life is rudely changed when he is arrested by overzealous policemen. Gosti, the local mugger, comes home to find his long lost father, who seems to have great plans for him, or what does he want? On the other side of town, Aileen’s seems to have everything: she is the reigning Miss Campus, daughter of a renowned politician and a ‘cool life’. A misadventure in a matatu changes her life, for ever. What do these three characters have in common? And who is killing police officers so brazenly? And is the counter attack justified?