About this series
For Ngozi, the old adages rang true - there is nothing that remains hidden under the sun, anything that can go wrong will, and one cannot escape their past.
After surviving the dangers of the Sambisa forest and returning home, Ngozi's life takes a drastic turn. Acting on the advice of Auntie Halima, she presents herself to the authorities, but her status as a victim is quickly overturned, and she's deemed a perpetrator.
Struggling to fit in with her new community, Ngozi's past clashes with her present teenage life, and her health takes a turn for the worse. She's forced to confront the painful memories she's been trying to bury and search for answers that hold the key to her survival.
This gripping and emotional story takes readers on a journey of resilience and self-discovery as Ngozi navigates a new environment and new experiences. Will she find the strength to overcome the odds and reclaim her life, or will her past continue to haunt her? Find out in this captivating novel.
Titles in the series (2)
- Sambisa Escape: Sambisa Escape, #1
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A work of fiction inspired by the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls by the terrorist group Boko Haram follows the story of Ngozi Balogun Bashiru. Having already become an orphan twice by the age of six, Ngozi is taken in by her uncle, only to be relegated to the role of a servant by her sixteenth birthday. After a domestic argument, she runs away from home. But her quest for freedom takes a dark turn when she's kidnapped and thrust into a world of terror and captivity. As Ngozi fights to survive, she must also confront her past and dig deep within herself to find the answers she needs to escape. Will she be able to reclaim her voice and save those she holds dear, or will she be silenced forever? Find out in this powerful and moving novel.
- One Thing After Another: Sambisa Escape, #2
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For Ngozi, the old adages rang true - there is nothing that remains hidden under the sun, anything that can go wrong will, and one cannot escape their past. After surviving the dangers of the Sambisa forest and returning home, Ngozi's life takes a drastic turn. Acting on the advice of Auntie Halima, she presents herself to the authorities, but her status as a victim is quickly overturned, and she's deemed a perpetrator. Struggling to fit in with her new community, Ngozi's past clashes with her present teenage life, and her health takes a turn for the worse. She's forced to confront the painful memories she's been trying to bury and search for answers that hold the key to her survival. This gripping and emotional story takes readers on a journey of resilience and self-discovery as Ngozi navigates a new environment and new experiences. Will she find the strength to overcome the odds and reclaim her life, or will her past continue to haunt her? Find out in this captivating novel.
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