NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR BY HARPER'S BAZAAR, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BOOKPAGE, AND MORE!

"Emezi unspools a web of erotic danger in their entertaining latest...readers in search of a decadent good time will find it here." – Publishers Weekly

A Thrilling New Novel from the Bestselling, Award-Winning, Visionary Akwaeke Emezi
One weekend.
The elite underbelly of a Nigerian city.
A party that goes awry.
A tangled web of sex, lies, and corruption that leaves no one unscathed.
Aima and Kalu, a longtime couple, have just split. Reeling from the breakup, Kalu visits an exclusive sex party hosted by his best friend, Ahmed. This decision plunges them all into chaos, brutally and suddenly upending their lives.

Ola and Souraya, two Nigerian sex workers visiting from Kuala Lumpur, collide into the scene just as everything goes to hell. Sucked into the city’s corrupt and glittering underworld, they’re all looking for a way out, fueled by a desperate need to escape the dangerous threat that looms over them.

In this thrilling novel, Emezi masterfully weaves a narrative of passion and peril, exploring the complex dynamics of power, desire, and betrayal. As the characters navigate a labyrinth of deceit and danger, they must confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets.

Prepare to be captivated by a story that is as provocative as it is gripping, set against the vivid backdrop of a city teeming with life and corruption. This is a tale of survival and redemption that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. 📚❤️