Little Rot: A Novel by Akwaeke Emezi

"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 are a longtime couple who have just split. When Kalu, reeling from the breakup, visits an exclusive sex party hosted by his best friend, Ahmed, he makes a decision that 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 electrifying tale, Emezi masterfully weaves a story of intense desire, betrayal, and survival, pulling readers deep into a world where every choice has devastating consequences. Through vibrant characters and a plot that twists and turns, this novel reveals the dark allure of power and the lengths people will go to protect themselves and those they love. Get ready for an unforgettable ride that will leave you breathless and craving more.