Iconic Nigerian author Chris Abani has added “The Secret History of Las Vegas”to his literary kit. The novel was published by Penguin Books. The story revolves around Las Vegas detective Salazar, who is determined to solve a recent spate of murders before he retires. When he encounters a pair of conjoined twins with a container of blood near the car, he’s sure he has apprehended the killers, and enlists the help of Dr. Sunil Singh, a South African who specializes in the study of psychopaths.
Sunil tries to crack the twins case, but his research unveils a darker rhythm by the minute. The betrayal of his loved ones back home during apartheid set him on course to find solace in the love of Asia, a whore with hopes of escaping that life.
However, a would be assassin from Sunil’s past is hot on his tail, and has vowed to have his pound of flesh…
Hmm..what do you think?..sounds interesting…
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