TWISTED:
A BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL
There
are outstanding books out there by writers of colour. There are so many there
is hardly time to devour them all. But there are some books we simply cannot do
without.
Here
comes one guaranteed to keep you biting your nails from start to finish!
‘Twisted’
is a revolutionary novel based on the findings of an international research.
In 2003, Nigerians were reported to be the
happiest people in the world following the results of a scientific survey
carried out in 65 nations in 1999-2001. The research was reported by one of the
world’s top science magazines, New Scientist, and was picked up by a number of
news outlets. The report considered that the country’s family life and culture were more important than its
problems and material wealth in determining happiness.
Nigeria has a rich literary history, and
Nigerians have authored many influential works of post-colonial literature in
the English language. Nigeria’s best-known writers are Wole Soyinka, the first
African Nobel Laureate in Literature and Chinua Achebe, the legendary writer
best known for the novel, Things Fall Apart and
his controversial critique of Joseph Conrad. Other Nigerian writers and poets
who are well known on the international stage include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,
John Pepper Clark, Ben Okri, Buchi Emecheta, Helon Habila, Chris Abani, and Ken
Saro Wiwa who was executed in 1995 by the military regime.
Nigeria
has the second largest newspaper market in Africa (after Egypt) with an
estimated circulation of several million copies daily in 2003.
Our
Nigerian beauties have taken the world by storm, excelling in such beauty
contests as M-Net Face of Africa and Miss World Beauty Pageant.
The
Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) is budding with a variety of talents on
daily basis, and is currently the 3rd largest movie industry in the world after
Hollywood (USA) and Bollywood (India).
This
novel appreciates the exploits recorded in recent years. It delves into the
ever fascinating world of modelling and beauty pageants, and with a touch of
class draws attention to Nollywood and the tourism potentials of the country.
It is a thriller, provocative, compelling and sensual, one whose characters are
designed to operate in an atmosphere of gruelling suspense, intrigue, love,
sex, betrayal, violence, murder, such that readers are strapped into an
unforgettable experience from opening page to shattering climax!
‘Twisted’ is a
blockbuster novel that spans three genres: mystery, suspense and romance. It is
devoid of offensive language, crassness, obscenity and extreme vulgarity such
that the younger audience could explore its contents without their guardians
expressing fear of untoward effects. Although not specifically written for a
younger demographic, the novel is suitable for adolescents and adults alike. It
is a novel for everyone to
read and enjoy, irrespective of age, social class or religious inclination.
Whether young or old, single or married, you’ll find this novel a most worthy
companion.
The
novel is unique for its incredibly complex plot.
‘Twisted’
is a suspenseful story, with remarkable twists and turns. Its plot and subplots
are designed to tickle your senses, place you on a high, knock you out and
ultimately leave you breathless!
It
is important to understand that the premise for this novel is centered on a
character that lived all his life abroad. Everything about Mofe was foreign:
his ideas, his ideals, his fantasies! He believed in the American dream and he
lived out that dream. America made him who he was and he would always be
grateful to America. The young man made exploits overseas, and he hardly
visited his own country.
To
many outsiders Africa remains a complex conundrum, and a good number of our
citizens out there are unwilling to return home. This is largely due to reports
often received from the media — civil wars, dictatorships, poverty, and all the
other favourite stereotypes of Africa in the press.
Mofe’s
homecoming was necessitated by the death of his father. And by a gradual
process of self-discovery, he got to realise that his motherland was a gold
mine in itself.
This
novel is a compelling story that captures the intensity of living, loving and
creating a family in today’s world. A richly textured material that astounds
the imagination, ‘Every Time We Meet’ leaves you spell-bound and ultimately
makes your heart pound faster with each page.
Twisted
is authored by Dr. Kennedy Obohwemu and published by First Edition Design
Publishing (USA). The novel is available as e-book (Book 1: Frozen and Book 2:
Nightfall) as well as paperback (the omnibus edition).
The
covers were designed by multiple award-winning cover art expert, Tatiana
Fernandez (USA).
The
book is now available in the following sales outlets:
1.
Amazon.com: http://amazon.com/author/doctorken
2.
Barnes & Noble: http://ow.ly/zQm9I
3. Apple: http://goo.gl/QYpqH4
Twisted
will be available in other leading online stores in the coming days.
About the Author
Dr.
Kennedy O. Obohwemu is a medical graduate of Delta State University, Abraka.
He
hails from Oteri in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State,
Nigeria.
He
attended Government College, Victoria Island (GOCOVI), Lagos where he
served
as Senior Prefect. He effectively utilised this position to win laurels for the
school,
participating in and winning various Quiz Competitions, Essay Competitions
&
Inter-School Debates.
Kennedy
is a much travelled personage. He has visited virtually every medical
school
in the country, exchanging vision and ideas. In 2006 he was among 18
delegates
that represented Nigeria in the National Convention hosted by Federation
of
Ghana Catholic Health Trainees, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra. He
repeated
that feat in 2009, leading 24 delegates to another edition of the
Conference.
He was
the National President of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental
Students
(FECAMDS) in his undergraduate days. He was also the Founder and
National
President of the Association of Nigerian Student Authors (ANSA).
An avid
reader, Kennedy enjoys stories of love, adventure, mystery and suspense.
He
plays football and loves music.
He has
his beloved mother to thank for the inspiration to write.
Compelling, provocative, this masterful thriller will leave you spell-bound with its suspense-filled intrigue and nail-biting finishes!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Kelly, and many thanks!!!
This is really nice. Well written!
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