Gaslight

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Wonderful. Full of narrative charm (appropriately leavened by a little cynicism), full of characters that, while specific to the theme and setting, were also universally recognizable and translatable -- Lee Child Gaslight deserves all the stars. It's an outstanding, clever and emotional thriller. The best thrillers take you on a journey. Definitely a recommended read -- Nadine Matheson Outstanding ... this is Kayode's second novel in the Taiwo series and it brings a refreshing new perspective to contemporary crime fiction * Sunday Times * Deftly plotted, with strong characterisation and a great sense of place, Gaslight more than lives up to the promise of its excellent predecessor * Guardian * Gaslight is a dizzying poetic crime novel. Femi Kayode is an unparalleled wordsmith -- S. A. Cosby, bestselling author of ALL THE SINNERS BLEED I loved it. The atmosphere and characters were authentic to the point I felt I could recognise them, and I was captivated to find out who was responsible and why -- Amen Alonge In the depths of faith, dark secrets lie buried. Welcome to the heart-pounding world of Femi Kayode's Gaslight, where shadows dance to the rhythm of danger -- Leye Adenle I'm crossing my fingers that one of my loved ones has picked up on the fact that I'm yet to read the second Femi Kayode novel, Gaslight. I loved his first, Lightseekers ... and I can't wait to curl up with Philip's latest investigations * Alison Flood, Observer * The charismatic pastor of a wealthy Nigerian mega-church is accused of killing his missing wife. But is the case as cut and dried as so many want it to be? Investigative psychologist Dr Philip Taiwo is back and what a triumph Gaslight is! Femi Kayode delivers a brilliant, uncompromising story rich with humanity and intrigue. His characters burst from the page and the atmosphere he creates whisks you across the world in the blink of an eye. A wild, exhilarating ride from cover to cover -- Janice Hallett Gaslight nicely showcases both [Kayode's] understanding of human complexity and his maturing skill as a novelist * Financial Times * Gaslight's particular appeal is the sharp glimpses it provides of local ways of getting things done * The Times * Philip Taiwo is such an engaging protagonist - so good to see a detective character who is committed to his family and properly functional! The relationship with Lara and Folake's solution was also particularly satisfying. Femi has nailed the difficult second novel and set in concrete the foundations for what I hope will be a very long series featuring Philip and Chika. Powerful and shocking, it's a riveting read -- Harriet Tyce [A] vivid and immersive novel, Kayode blends the murder case with a subplot around Taiwo's personal life expertly, layering meaning and resonances into both stories to create a very satisfying whole. Fine stuff * Big Issue * This thrilling murder mystery set in Nigeria bursts with impressive energy ... Powerful, provocative and absolutely captivating, Gaslight deserves to fly. Highly recommended -- Love Reading Kayode's vivid sequel ... Kayode joins the two investigations in surprising and satisfying ways, maintaining the steady momentum and populating the story with well-drawn characters. His evocative portrait of contemporary Nigeria is icing on the cake. This series continues to captivate * Publisher's Weekly, US * Beautifully written, thought-provoking and contemporary, Gaslight is a wholly engrossing book that draws you in, makes you think and raises your temporature as you want the perpetrators caught just as much as the book's protagonist * Live and Deadly * The pace of Gaslight is electric. It is a constant powerful current with jolting bursts of excitement and horror. Femi Kayode is a remarkable writer; his style is addictive, even after one 'shot' * Shots Mag * Femi Kayode is an atmospheric writer -- Mark Sanderson, The Times on Lightseekers What a sensational debut ... Dr Philip Taiwo is a protagonist I want to meet again, and the setting is so well-drawn. Intelligent, suspenseful and utterly engrossing -- Will Dean on Lightseekers A superb novel - so inventive and so well done. It's just brilliant -- Harriet Tyce on Lightseekers The standout thriller of the month ... A stunning murder mystery ... The suspense is expertly handled * Independent on Lightseekers *