Synopses & Reviews
An international thriller shot through with journalistic intrigue, political corruption, and romance that may not be what it seems. After the assassination of a prominent Nigerian politician, New York journalist Lindsay Cameron moves to Lagos to follow a trail of corruption, drug smuggling and murder. What begins with a coveted and exclusive interview with President Michael Olumide quickly spirals into something darker and increasingly dangerous. When two high-profile figures on opposite sides of the political spectrum-Olumide's most trusted adviser and his archrival for the presidency-are killed in suspiciously quick succession, Olumide's promise to hold free elections is cast in doubt. As Lindsay races her colleagues to penetrate the intricate network of Western officials, foreign correspondents, and CIA agents who run the Nigerian show, her entanglement with a rare art dealer leads her into terrain that's unfamiliar in every respect-from matters of the heart to matters of politics and trade that have enshrouded an entire nation in greed and corruption of deadly proportions.
Set in the mid-1990s flux of worldwide insurrections and war, Nina Darnton's debut presents an ambiance that's as lushly exotic as it is unstable.
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“Darnton combines real-world events with a fabulous mix of suspense and intrigue . . . the perfect read.”
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“You can't put it down and you can't see what's coming. A thrilling read.”
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“An arresting thriller set in one of the world’s most turbulent, least understood countries.”
Synopsis
“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 who really run the Nigerian show. Meanwhile, her entanglement with a rare art dealer leads her still deeper into terrain that’s confounding in every respect – from matters of the heart to those of politics and trade. Drawing from Nina Darnton’s own experiences living in Africa during the mid-1970s—including imprisonment in Nigeria with her two small children—An African Affair is an edge-of-your-seat debut thriller in the bestselling tradition of The Constant Gardener and The Last King of Scotland.
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"A gutsy woman journalist up against a terrifying strongman in a corrupt and dangerous African nation-you feel the heat, taste the frustration and smell the fear. You can't put it down and you can't see what's coming. A thrilling read."
-Robin Cook
"Darnton has written an arresting thriller set in one of the world's most turbulent, least understood countries: Nigeria. Darnton's own background as a journalist in Africa gives her work an authentic, sure voice."
-Sara Paretsky
"Darnton combines real-world events with a fabulous mix of suspense and intrigue. The heroine has heart as well as a tough right uppercut. The perfect read to enjoy on a lazy day."
-Clive Cussler