BENEATH THE SCARS
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Last published Sun, Dec 1, 2024
Here's a synopsis of the book:
Setting: Nigeria
Protagonist:
-Jalal, a 28-year-old man driven by a desire for revenge
Synopsis:
Jalal's life is forever changed when he found out that his uncle, Mustafa, brutally murders his parents and shoots his fiancée, Nihal, leaving her in a coma. Consumed by anger and a thirst for revenge, Jalal dedicates years to tracking down Mustafa.
Jalal's search leads him to Amara, the beautiful 22-year-old daughter of Mustafa's ally, Alhaji Bilal which he uses Amara to get closer to Mustafa, but as they spend more time together, he finds himself developing feelings for her.
Torn between his desire for revenge and his growing emotions for Amara, Jalal must navigate the complex web of loyalty, deception, and betrayal. As the truth about Jalal's past and Amara's feeling for him begins to unravel, Jalal must confront the darkness within himself and decide where his true loyalties lie.
Themes:
1. Revenge and redemption
2. Loyalty and betrayal
3. Love and deception
4. Family and identity
Genre:
Thriller/Romance
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