Kwei Quartey
Darko Dawson is a police inspector in Ghana. If you want a quick feel for what you will get, think of a Ghanian Harry Bosch. Dawson is a bit of an arrogant investigator, but it is earned based on the results he gets. In this story he is transferred to a new city and a homicide immediately lands on his desk. A Chinese gold miner's body has been dug up from his mining pit, hands tied behind his back. While in many ways a standard police detective drama, Dawson also plays the role of one of the few incorruptible officers in the Ghanian Police (or entire Ghanian gov't for that matter). Quartey does an excellent job of evoking an understanding of what, for me, is a foreign world and simultaneously putting illegal immigration and police conduct on the table (which are relevant social issues globally). These issues in a context different than mine help to add perspective and interest. Definitely a fun read.
4 stars (out of 4)
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