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In the bustling, cosmopolitan capital of Ghana, the slums of Accra become a killing ground for teenagers who are found dead in a pattern that bears a chilling signature. Inspector Darko Dawson, seasoned by many crimes, is confronted with the most unsettling case of his career. As the murders continue, he must decide whether they are ritualistic or the work of a lone, cold‑blooded killer. With time running out, Dawson delves deeper into the city's underbelly, confronting the brutal reality of the urban poor and the harsh survival tactics of street children.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Kwei Quartey
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