{"title":"Vanessa Walters","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanessa Walters is a talented author who seamlessly blends gripping narratives with rich cultural settings. Her compelling storytelling has made her a distinctive voice in the \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e genre. One of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Nigerwife\u003c\/em\u003e, highlights her ability to weave intricate plots with profound themes, capturing readers from the first page to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Nigerwife\u003c\/em\u003e, Walters takes readers on a suspenseful journey into the complex world of expatriate life in Nigeria, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. With her masterful description and deep character development, Vanessa Walters creates a captivating experience for her audience, ensuring each twist and turn is as surprising as it is satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking an enthralling read that combines thrilling elements with insightful commentary on cultural and personal issues, Vanessa Walters’ works are an excellent choice. Her books promise not just entertainment, but also a thought-provoking exploration of diverse and intricate worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nigerwife-by-vanessa-walters-9781529153279","title":"The Nigerwife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis twisty and electrifying debut novel about a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eMy Sister, the Serial Killer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Last Thing He Told Me\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Thrillingly suspenseful . . . Reveals its riches, layers and secrets through effortlessly elegant prose'\u003c\/em\u003e — Bernardine Evaristo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A brilliantly original novel about family, motherhood, identity and diaspora, with a crime thriller twist'\u003c\/em\u003e — Afua Hirsch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicole Oruwari has the perfect life — a handsome husband, a palatial house in the heart of glittering Lagos, Nigeria, and a glamorous group of friends. She left gloomy London and a dark family past behind for sunny, moneyed Lagos, becoming part of the Nigerwives — a community of foreign women married to wealthy Nigerian men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Nicole disappears without a trace after a boat trip, the cracks in her so-called perfect life start to show. As the investigation turns up nothing but dead ends, her Auntie Claudine decides to take matters into her own hands. Armed with only a cell phone and a plane ticket to Nigeria, she digs into her niece's life and uncovers a hidden side filled with dark secrets, isolation, and even violence. But the more she discovers about her niece, the more Claudine's own buried history threatens to come to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn inventively told and keenly observant thriller where nothing is as it seems, \u003cem\u003eThe Nigerwife\u003c\/em\u003e is a razor-sharp look at the bonds of family, the echoing consequences of secrets, and whether we can ever truly outrun our past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The Nigerwife is an exceptional debut . . . pacy and unique. An absolute treat - it took all my expectations and threw them to the wind.'\u003c\/em\u003e — Janice Hallett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A murderously good read'\u003c\/em\u003e — Sarah Langan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533335515372,"sku":"9781529153279","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529153279.jpg?v=1749521417"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vanessa-walters.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}