Author Chanel Cleeton was captivated by the story of the actual "Morro Castle" a stylish cruise ship that traveled from NYC to Havana and back and wovAuthor Chanel Cleeton was captivated by the story of the actual "Morro Castle" a stylish cruise ship that traveled from NYC to Havana and back and wove this highly readable, light mystery around it and its fate.
Interesting characters, romance and reference to the time (1930's) of world wide depression and the beginnings of revolution in Cuba....more
Author Kwei Quartey starts off with what seems to be a routine missing persons case in a small private investigations office in Accra, Ghana. The pareAuthor Kwei Quartey starts off with what seems to be a routine missing persons case in a small private investigations office in Accra, Ghana. The parents of an 18 year old were desperate to find their daughter who left Nigeria with a man whom they did not trust. Not too far into this ordinary beginning, a more gripping story unfolds.
Those who have not been there, through this book will learn something of the difference life in Nigeria and Ghana. You will also experience the beauty and history of Benin City, the unique pidgin language, how travel documents and check points work and something of how the police work. On the seamy side, you will also learn about prostitution and how those, who want to immigrate to Europe, can be taken in.
There are a lot of twists and turns… you could say… never a dull moment.
The book has a simple writing style that evokes a young adult book… but the content is hardly suitable for that age.
Last month I read Solito which describes how immigrants hire and travel with coyotes who take them from Central America to the US. I thought that was a harrowing journey… the trip from Nigeria to Italy is many times more hazardous, and less likely to be a success. Those who fail to get entrance to the US through the southern border often go back and try again. For most of those who fail to get to Italy, failure is horrendous.
If you like mysteries in non-US locations, you will find this quick, unique and fascinating read....more
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