I thoroughly enjoyed this tightly plotted, character-rich detective mystery set in present-day Ghana. I especially enjoyed getting to know Darko Dawson, the big-city detective with ties to the small rural town where there are so many twists and turns to unravel.

The details about life in Ghana are rich and vivid. Quartey provides a robust and sensitive introduction to the country and its politics, without veering into pedanticism.

Plus I absolutely love a book with a map in it!

I found myself wanting to rush out to the store to buy the next installment. But dang, I have to wait for Mr. Quartey to write it.