Ghostroots by 'Pemi Aguda

Exploring the dark borders between psychology and superstition, these feverishly imaginative stories of trauma, betrayal, terror and love lay bare the forces of myth, tradition, gender, sexuality and modernity in Nigerian society.

Here are characters cursed by guilt, bound by the ties of ancestors and community; or enchanted by the allure of mysticism and would-be prophets.

Powered by a deep empathy, and glinting with humour and insight, they announce a major new literary talent.