Waiting for Maria

$ 23.00 USD

Waiting for Maria explores the harrowing experiences of female inmates caught in Nigeria's sluggish justice system. The book follows their stories as they compete for the single amnesty slot granted on Nigeria's National Day. The arrival of an executioner heightens the urgency, casting a shadow of mortality over the inmates. Despite adversity, human compassion emerges, offering a sliver of redemption. A finalist for the Commonwealth Writers Prize, this book delves into the feminine condition, systemic challenges, and themes of justice, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of hope.

Ifeoma Chinwuba

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Pages

400

ISBN-09:

978-1-957810-13-3

Dimension:

5.25x8

$ 23.00 USD

Reviews

Megan S

"I really liked this book, but a casually described instance of child sexual abuse... was disturbing and never addressed. Despite this, the novel highlights the corruption of the Nigerian prison system... The storytelling is original, with inmates' stories told in various formats. The ending felt abrupt, but it’s worth reading... It definitely needs trigger warnings for sensitive topics."

Barakat S

"A harrowing tale about a Nigerian prison and its women... The author portrays a derelict prison and the women who run and inhabit it. From the warden grappling with being unmarried in her forties to the inmates with diverse stories, it’s a sobering read... The attempt to capture the prisoners’ voices made some parts challenging, but overall, it’s a necessary read."

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About Author

Bestselling author of mystery novels, weaving suspense and intrigue. Captivating readers with every page turn.

Meet the author

Ifeoma Chinwuba

Commonwealth Prize shortlisted author and former diplomat, Ifeoma Chinwuba, was a child refugee during the Biafran Civil War. After the war, she was returned to her family. Chinwuba acquired an education, thanks to sacrifices by her indigent parents, and was recruited into the Nigerian Foreign Service. Ifeoma Chinwuba has written several critically acclaimed novels and was the 2022 Writer-in-Residence at the Department of English and Film Studies of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. She currentlys live in Ottawa, Canada, where she’s hard at work on her next novel.

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Books Published

09+

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