An African Affair

This is my first novel I've read by Nina Darnton, and I'm highly impressed with her clarity and experience. It's no wonder seeing how she's lived in Africa and the story of government intrigue, murder, mystery all come together with her main character. I read this book in little more than 2 weeks an......more

A first time mystery novel that reads like a first time mystery novel. It is easy to read but there is not a lot of substance to it. I like the setting in Africa but not much is done to make you feel like you are there in terms of describing the settings other than other than mentioning the corrupt......more

Lindsey is a reporter and willing to take risks to get a story. She has the need to seek the truth, write it, and then get the word out. Nigeria is a hotbed (Literally) of corruption and intrigue. This all simmers to make a wonderful, good read.......more

Because of its setting in Lagos, Nigeria, I, a North-american, found its specific descriptive details of places and people and their actions very interesting. With the author's having experienced life in Africa, and 2 of those years spent in Lagos, one assumes that the details are authentic. As for......more

I read this for the "Nigerian" prompt for the Storygraph Reads the World Challenge. I really enjoyed the intrigue and mystery. I had a hard time putting it down so I could do crazy things like go to work.......more