Books tagged: Mystery & Detective
One Man Dancing
By Patricia Keeney
One Man Dancing is based on the true story of a young Ugandan actor-dancer growing into artistic maturity during the murderous regime of dictator Idi Amin. It follows Charles from his youth in Uganda’s colonial villages, and through his work with artistic guru Robert Serumaga, ... Read more
Smells Like Stars
By D. Nandi Ohdiambo
Kerstin Ostheim, a journalist, and P. J. Banner, a freelance photographer, have been together six months after meeting on a dating website. They are getting married in two weeks and as the wedding fast approaches, they question their compatibility while investigating mysterious ... Read more
The Polished Hoe
By Austin Clarke
Foreword by Rinaldo Walcott
A special 20th anniversary edition, with a new foreword by Rinaldo Walcott.
When an elderly woman calls the police to confess to a murder, the result is a shattering all-night vigil bringing together elements of the African diaspora in one epic sweep. Set on the post-colonial ... Read more