The Fake Ghost - by Nuzo Onoh (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A dark farce and a supernatural thriller of rebirth, betrayal, vengeance, occultic magic, mysterious invocations and creepy rituals-from Nuzo Onoh, recipient of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement and "the Queen of African Horror."

Set both in Nigeria and the USA, The Fake Ghost follows the whacky and sinister travails of the President of the United States, reborn as a black child in a tiny African hut. As the child grows, he insists on being called POTUS and hears disturbing voices in his head that often cause him to be cruel and selfish. Until one day an accident separates the linked souls. With the help of a medicine-man, the president must find a way to free his trapped soul and return to the United States to prevent a dastardly political plot against him. But first, he must enter a diabolical blood pact, which might return to haunt him with devastating consequences.

"Sometimes shocking, fantastical and hilarious, but also tinged with hope, this ghost will haunt you long after the final page." --Tim Lebbon, author of The Last Storm

Review Quotes

"Sometimes shocking, fantastical and hilarious, but also tinged with hope, this ghost will haunt you long after the final page." --Tim Lebbon, The Last Storm

"It's a wonder to be in the hands of a master storyteller who values every word/name they use, creating a mesmerizing journey I didn't want to end. Onoh creates a compelling movie in the reader's mind that is unforgettable!" --Linda D. Addison, award-winning author, HWA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and SFPA Grand Master

About the Author

Nuzo Onoh is an award-winning Nigerian-British writer of Igbo descent. Hailed as the "Queen of African Horror," Nuzo's writing showcases both the beautiful and horrific in African culture within fictitious narratives. Nuzo's works have been featured in numerous magazines and anthologies. She has given talks and lectures about African Horror, including at the prestigious Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, London. She is a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award (R) recipient.