Books by Ikenna Igwe
the judas web
The Judas Web is a thought-provoking play that examines some of the ills that have bedeviled Nigeria – and, in extension, Africa – for many decades. With a setting rooted primarily in the early years of Nigeria’s present republic, this literary piece adroitly captures, in fiction, a few relevant characters that – through repeated abuse of their various positions of power – are the perpetrators of these evils...to the detriment of the Nigerian people. Sadly, these perfidious and power-drunk individuals, who are the real enemies of State, are utterly blinded by their cupidity for wealth. But their golden empires soon crumbles, as the operatives of an ideal Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) finally bring them to deserved justice.
in the arms of midnight
Murder, mystery, and magic mingle in this brilliantly accomplished debut collection, of ten thrilling stories, which explores far-reaching issues – family, love, death, and sexuality – that remarkably shape our quotidian lives. In “The Nigerian Gigolo,” a male prostitute, wrongly found guilty of viciously killing a wealthy woman, is sentenced to death by hanging. In “The Interview,” seven successful job applicants are transported mysteriously to an ancient chamber where they are the objects of sacrifice in a bizarre and brutal ritual. In “A Different Kind of Love,” a family tragedy puts a loving daughter and her caring father in an unnatural situation, in which, for one of them to live, the other has to die. In “Destination Death,” several fresh graduates, posted to a state in northern Nigeria, for their NYSC programme, are murdered by a terrorist group. And, in the title story, a young and impressionable girl throws caution to the wind and marries her dream man who turns out to be a sexual deviant. IN THE ARMS OF MIDNIGHT is rich in flesh and blood characters that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.
thoughts and verses
Thoughts & Verses is a debut collection of 70 simple, endearing, and relatable poems that beautifully reflect our familiar everyday experiences. In this remarkable anthology, the author takes readers on a delightful journey as he eloquently explores the defining themes of love, spirituality, trauma, nature, happiness, and heartbreak. Ikenna Igwe’s poems have been featured on literary websites, such as Kalahari Review, Poetry Potion, and Words, Rhymes & Rhythms and have also been published in various anthologies by Forward Poetry.
lucifer unscripted
Undeniably, many people are familiar with Lucifer’s story; of how he coveted God’s throne, and, with the help of an army of angels, sought to take it by force. However, to their disappointment, he and his infamous gang lost out and were consequently expelled from Heaven – Isaiah 14:12-14; Revelation 12:7-9. But, what if I told you that Lucifer, contrary to popular belief, did not originate or initiate sin; that what we refer to as sin actually existed light-years before Lucifer was even created; that Lucifer was merely a tool of retribution, used by a vicious and very powerful enemy against God. The Unspoken Truth, as contained in this fascinating book, will radically alter your perception of the spirit being referred to as Lucifer, his unceremonious fall from grace, and the real reason he has been wreaking havoc on mankind for thousands of years. Get ready to be astounded as you learn who is really responsible for turning a once perfect, loyal and loving angel into a heinous monster. Additionally, detailed and illuminating answers are provided to the following mind-boggling questions: •How many angels actually fell with Lucifer? •Why did Lucifer and his angels apparently retain their powers after being expelled from Heaven? •Was Jesus Christ actually married to Mary Magdalene while He was on earth? •Can Humans really be cloned? •Were Adam and Eve our only First parents at creation? •Will Arch Angels Michael and Gabriel also rebel against God?
the delicate choice
THE DELICATE CHOICE is a short story about Ahaoma Village – a quiet and prosperous village that is besieged, all of a sudden, by a series of mysterious woes that threatens to wipe out every living soul in the land. A divine enquiry eventually reveals the truth behind the existing crises. It turns out that many years ago, the gods of the land placed a curse of desolation upon the inhabitants of Ahaoma Village – as a result of a great evil that was perpetrated by someone from the royal household. To revoke the curse, the present king has to embark, all alone, on a perilous journey, through the dreaded evil forest, to a sacred cave situated on the outskirts of a distant village. There, the gods subject him to a great test – one in which he has to choose between two delicate options. The right choice will instantly lift the god’s curse upon Ahaoma Village. However, the wrong choice will immediately lead to the village’s utter destruction.
lucifer unscripted: the unspoken truth about his expulsion from heaven
Undeniably, many people are familiar with Lucifer’s story; of how he coveted God’s throne, and, with the help of an army of angels, sought to take it by force. However, to their disappointment, he and his infamous gang lost out and were consequently expelled from Heaven – Isaiah 14:12-14; Revelation 12:7-9. But, what if I told you that Lucifer, contrary to popular belief, did not originate or initiate sin; that what we refer to as sin actually existed light-years before Lucifer was even created; that Lucifer was merely a tool of retribution, used by a vicious and very powerful enemy against God. The Unspoken Truth, as contained in this fascinating book, will radically alter your perception of the spirit being referred to as Lucifer, his unceremonious fall from grace, and the real reason he has been wreaking havoc on mankind for thousands of years. Get ready to be astounded as you learn who is really responsible for turning a once perfect, loyal and loving angel into a heinous monster. Additionally, detailed and illuminating answers are provided to the following mind-boggling questions: •Who exactly is Jesus Christ? •Is He really the Son of God? •Was He created by God? •Was Mary Magdalene really married to Him while He was on earth? • What spirits did Jesus preach to while He was in hell? •How many angels actually fell with Lucifer? •Why did Lucifer and his angels apparently retain their powers after being expelled from Heaven? •Can Humans really be cloned? •Who exactly is the antichrist? •Who are the antichrist’s parents? •Is the antichrist presently on earth? •Whose image is actually on the Mona Lisa portrait? •Were Adam and Eve our only First parents at creation? •Will Arch Angels Michael and Gabriel also rebel against God? •When exactly will our world end? ...and many more!
the jewellery thieves (a mystery novel for 8-13 year olds)
Recently, jewellery stores in several Nigerian States have been robbed of their rare and costly jewelleries by a notorious gang of jewellery thieves, which, for long, has eluded capture by the police. Presently, jewellery stores, in Lagos Metropolis, are under siege by this same infamous group. Victor, Wale and Mike, are holidaying together – quite unhappy that Victor’s parents had hired Mr. Cole, a live-in home tutor, for them – when they learn about the jewellery robberies. Concerned about the robberies the boys decide to help the police catch the crooks. Remarkably, after an exciting tour of a food processing plant – and overhearing an incriminating conversation, between two men, about a shady affair set to take place at the Plant pretty soon – the boys suspects Mr. Cole is one of the thieves. He is promptly reported to the police – which must act fast before the next jewellery store robbery occurs! This the first instalment in ‘The Precious Stones Mystery Series.’
the diamonds smugglers (a mystery novel for 8-13 year olds)
Three crates of uncut diamonds have been successfully stolen and smuggled out of a highly-secured Diamond Mine – on three different occasions. Curiously, each time, the crate of diamonds seems to vanish into thin air. While holidaying with Uncle Richard – at Abeokuta – Victor, Mike and Wale, learn about the smuggled crates of diamonds and the fact that the police are having a hard time finding the criminals responsible. They soon agree to help solve the crime. But things rapidly take an unexpected turn when Victor becomes privy to a rather incriminating telephone conversion between his uncle and a stranger, named: Fred. Is Uncle Richard one of the diamonds smugglers? Equally suspicious is the odd and rather secretive relationship between Uncle Richard and his new gardener. And, most importantly, Victor and his friends must quickly decipher the letters C.O.D.O – before a fourth crate of diamonds goes missing! This is the second instalment in ‘The Precious Stones Mystery Series.’
the gemstones robberies (a mystery novel for 8-13 year olds)
A new and dangerous wave of crime is currently sweeping across the nation. Four of the eight Antique Museums, owned by the Federal Government, have been robbed of their rare gemstones, worth a fortune. So far, every security measure put in place to check the activities of this gang of gemstones thieves has been cleverly thwarted – leaving the police quite baffled and helpless. While enjoying their holidays, at Badagry, Victor, Mike and Wale, unexpectedly, find themselves mixed up at the heart of the crime. However, the boys find some of the suspects in this particular case remarkably confusing. Are they really suspects? Or are they merely victims of circumstances? Interestingly, the keys to catching and arresting the gemstones robbers lie with a dead, renowned architect and in decoding the strange word: OUDOGNVK. The trio must act fast to prevent the next gemstones robbery – which is less than 48 hours away! This is the third instalment in ‘The Precious Stones Mystery Series.’
the 42 kings of israel
Many people are not readily familiar with the names of the various monarchs of Israel – as recorded in the Old Testament. There are those who, off the top of their heads, can mention some of these names, however they find it difficult to answer more detailed questions such as: how long did each ruler reign? In what order did each succeed the other? Were they faithful to God? How did each of them die? How many people really reigned over Israel? Consequently, this book is a quick and easy reference material on the kings (and queen) who reigned over Israel in ancient times.
212 black inventors and their inventions
History is replete with numerous inventions and their inventors. However the spotlight on inventors seems to have somewhat excluded black men and women – given that they are not as celebrated as their white counterparts. So, do we really have black inventors? The answer is a resounding YES! There are detailed records of creative black men and women – inventors – who have tenaciously and selflessly contributed their various creations to the advancement of humanity. 212 BLACK INVENTORS AND THEIR INVENTIONS lists a good number of these men and women – who are truly worthy of honor – and their remarkable inventions. Readers will be inspired by the information in this book.
face me i face you
Amid a serious financial crisis, young Emeka Egwu and his family are evicted, from their pleasant, self-contained residence, by the insidious son of their late landlord. They are compelled to move into a crowded and dirty Lagos tenement building apartment, where, for seven years, they experience, first-hand, the horrendous incidents that define such appalling settings. One of the tenants, Mr. Ogundele – a terrible fellow, well-versed in the art of juju – hates the newcomers innately because they are from another tribe. He particularly despises Emeka because the boy refuses to venerate him…as well as others he believes are too amoral for his liking. Consequently, Mr. Ogundele craftily convinces other likeminded tenants to join forces with him as he executes a series of sinister plots against Emeka. Inspired by true events, FACE ME I FACE YOU is a story about the perseverance of the human spirit, in the face of sheer adversity, and will thrill readers from its first page to the last.
from biafra with love
A delicious serving of twelve stories that darkly explore the defining themes of love, family, sexuality, death, and the paranormal. A young and naive lady marries her dream man who turns out to be not only a sexual deviant but also inhuman. An undergraduate is sentenced to death by hanging for murdering his rich and older lover. Seven job applicants are mysteriously transported to an ancient chamber where they are used as objects of sacrifice in a bizarre ritual. Sexual intercourse between cousins results in unexpected consequences. A group of university graduates, posted to a Nigerian state for the NYSC Scheme, are captured by terrorists. And, in the title story, the union between an Igbo soldier and his Hausa-Fulani wife is overshadowed by a series of tragic events that ultimately culminates in a civil war. Full of mystery, full of suspense, and full of danger, this debut collection pulsates with real characters that will stay with readers long after they have put the book down.
these crazy crazy tenants of lagos
Amid a serious financial crunch, young Emeka Egwu and his family are forced out of their pleasant, self-contained apartment, by the insidious son of their late landlord – who died under mysterious circumstances. They are compelled to move into a Lagos tenement building – housing over eighty-two tenants who share three small bathrooms and toilets, and two little kitchens. One of the older tenants – a man well-versed in the art of juju – has it in for the newcomers. Driven by innate hate for the Egwu family, he joins forces with other likeminded tenants to orchestrate a series of sinister plots against them – with Emeka as the primary target. There are fierce confrontations, faceless enemies, stunning betrayals, brazen infidelities, broken promises, and violent deaths. Inspired by true events, THESE CRAZY, CRAZY TENANTS OF LAGOS will thrill you from the first page to the last.
creative short stories about the 36 states of nigeria and the fct abuja
Embark on an enchanting literary journey across the diverse tapestry of Nigeria's 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In this captivating collection, each state comes to life through a kaleidoscope of creative stories that traverse its landscapes, traditions, and vibrant cultures. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the tranquil shores of Bayelsa, from the mystical highlands of Plateau to the historic monuments of Ogun, these tales unveil the heart and soul of a nation rich in history, heritage, and imagination. Get ready to be transported, one story at a time, into the very essence of Nigeria, where storytelling meets the essence of a nation.
the bastard we once called father
These twelve delicious stories darkly explore the defining themes of love, family, sexuality, death, and the paranormal. A young and naive lady marries her dream man who turns out to be not only a sexual deviant but also inhuman. An undergraduate is sentenced to death by hanging for allegedly murdering his rich and older lover. Sexual intercourse between cousins results in dire consequences. A 200-year-old curse keeps a university lecturer from marrying one of his students. And, in the title story, a family tragedy drives a father down a diabolical path that will ultimately end in the death of one of his children. Full of mystery, full of suspense, and full of danger, this debut collection pulsates with real characters that will stay with readers long after they have put the book down.
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