My Angel the Devil

by Dan Agbeje

The story of a girl with simple dreams, to finish high school, marry the love of her life, study at university, have children and live happily for the rest of her days.

All things fall apart as ungodly fanatical violence sweeps through the region making Fatima tap into a strong sense of defiance that almost sends her mad. As the world burns, follow a town’s desperate struggle for survival.
My Angel the Devil is a tale of love and hatred, survival and brutality, and the strength of the human spirit.

254 pages, Paperback

Published December 2, 2017

About the author

Dan Agbeje was born in Brisbane and returned with his parents to Nigeria, where he spent most of his younger days. His first book, My Angel the Devil was published in 2017.

He currently lives in the Pilbara, Western Australia, with his partner and surrounded by loved ones both human and otherwise.

Reviews

[Lucia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a refreshing and brave story of survival of the human spirits in adversity; and a bold attempt to portray controversial and sensitive issues on religion, sexuality and perseverance of the human spirit in a fictional community that mirrors much of the current global tension and struggles individuals face at the interface of religious fanaticism, violence and attempts to create normality in a turbulent world. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the memorable characters , a refreshing voice in the African contemporary literature! Recommend it!

[Lena Norlund · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only books I have read before that, took place in Africa, are written by Alexander McCall Smith. Those stories are placed in Botswana and the leading character is a female detective. This book also has a leading female protagonist, but the scene is set in a darker setting in Africa, Nigeria. The question raised in this novel is how can men and women live together, even though we are different, believing in different Gods, and come from different backgrounds? And when we have problems, how much are we willing to sacrifice for our dreams?
I especially liked the description of the local village life, the flavours, the food, the noise… you felt part of the community.
I look forward to the next book by the author.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly recommended!

This short novel was so powerful and action packed. Written with such raw emotion you get a glimpse of the lives of several different characters; what they are willing to fight for and sacrifice in order to regain their freedom. Their struggles will stay with me for a long time. I highly recommend.

[Gan Sakarapani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly engaging book that I simply could not put down. Read it from cover to cover in 2 days. From a pure entertainment value viewpoint, it is hard to beat. The characters are engaging, the plot sophisticated and the storytelling mesmerising.

[Judith Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enthralling book Dan! It's an action packed emotional journey, giving insight into the Nigerian culture, confronting the issues and violence they have faced, written with a raw intensity that leaves me wanting more. Looking forward to your next book!

[Rowena Margaret]

Its an opening into a world that I know nothing of, horrendous experiences are described in enough details to make you realise the news doesn't say much at all. A journey into the sacrifices made to protect family, friends and lovers. It is a book of people's survival and the boundaries of morality that are crossed as people look to preserve their own lives. Eye opening.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short novel was powerful and action packed. Written with such raw emotion you get a glimpse of the lives of several different characters; what they are willing to fight for and sacrifice in order to regain their freedom. I highly recommend this novel.