Harmattan Notes
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A collection of short stories set in and around Nigeria.
D-Day: A very important day in the life of Seni. Exams are over, the session is complete. What else could there be?
Blood And Grass: On his way to work, Enahoro makes a chilling discovery. What consequences lie for him and his community?
A Flash In A Pan: You've been kidnapped and you can't pay the ransom. Surely there's another way...
With topics ranging from suicide to domestic violence, police brutality to terrorism, this is the perfect social commentary. The anthology you need and deserve.
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