An African Affair
A Novel
$38.52
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
29 May 2012
Summary
“A vivid portrait of a troubled country.”-The New York TimesCorruption, drug smuggling, rampant human rights abuses-New York journalist Lindsay Cameron finds plenty to report, covering the regime of Nigeria’s President Michael Olumide. But in the aftermath of two probable assassinations, her inquiries attract unwanted government attention. As rebel factions call for free elections, Lindsay races to penetrate the intricate network of corrupt government officials, oil interests, and CIA agents …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780452298026 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0452298024 |
| Author: | Nina Darnton |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Plume |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 29 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 222g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 136mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Plume |
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Critics Review
“You can’t put it down and you can’t see what’s coming. A thrilling read.”
“A vivid portrait of a troubled country.”—The New York Times
“Combines real-world events with a fabulous mix of suspense and intrigue … the perfect read.”—Clive Cussler, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dirk Pitt Adventures and the Numa Files
“You can’t put it down and you can’t see what’s coming. A thrilling read.”—Robin Cook, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Host, Cell, and Nano
“An arresting thriller set in one of the world’s most turbulent, least understood countries.”—Sara Paretsky, bestselling author of Brush Back and Critical Mass
About The Author
Nina Darnton
Nina Darnton lived in Africa for five years, two of them in Lagos. She has been a frequent contributor to The New York Times and NPR and a staff writer for Newsweek. She lives with her husband, the novelist John Darnton, in New York.
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