Murder On Christmas Eve
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A murder.
A fiance.
A jealous secretary.
An annoying mother.
Oh and
A strikingly handsome homicide detective partner.
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When Chioma got her first lead homicidal case, she never imagined to be partnered with the most annoying man she has ever met, Michael Onah.
Join the duo as they get involved in solving the death of Evelyn Okeke while trying to ignore their feelings for the other like the stubborn goats they are.
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1st place Mystery/Thriller - The Discovery Elite Award.
2nd place Mystery/Thriller - The Starlight Award
Thanks a lot to @FikkieAdeniyi for the amazing cover he made for me.
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