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A Blitz in the Haze
Agnes Ochigbo; beautiful, laidback, small-town girl is on the verge of ending her abusive relationship with Rogers when a serial killer begins the prowl for attractive young women in the quiet dusty town of Samaru, garroting them. The hazy harmattan twilight now holds sinister secrets.
In the tense atmosphere that envelopes the mist-covered town, romance blossoms in the hearts of Dayo and Alma, both men vying for Agnes’ attention. She chooses and love prevails. But, is love enough to cover the multitudes of sins glaring the town’s residents in the face as the search for the killer continues? Will the police find the garroter before more bodies appear or will the garrotter get away with murder time and time again?
In the tense atmosphere that envelopes the mist-covered town, romance blossoms in the hearts of Dayo and Alma, both men vying for Agnes’ attention. She chooses and love prevails. But, is love enough to cover the multitudes of sins glaring the town’s residents in the face as the search for the killer continues? Will the police find the garroter before more bodies appear or will the garrotter get away with murder time and time again?
181 pages, Paperback
Published August 11, 2025
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February 20, 2026
There’s something unsettling about reading a thriller set in places you know.
Set in Kaduna State, with familiar locations like Zaria, Samaru, and references to Ahmadu Bello University, this story felt incredibly close to home for me. I didn’t just imagine the setting, I could see it. The dusty roads, the harmattan haze, the tight-knit community dynamics, it all felt authentic.
At the center is Agnes Ochigbo, a laidback small-town girl trying to break free from an abusive relationship just as a serial killer begins targeting young women in her town. The tension builds steadily as fear grips the community, while a love triangle unfolds between Agnes, Dayo, and Alma.
What I appreciated most was the contrast between blooming romance and lurking danger. The emotional arc of Agnes reclaiming her voice and choosing love for herself was compelling, especially against the backdrop of a town living in fear.
Genre-wise, this sits comfortably as a romantic thriller with strong crime and suspense elements. The small-town Nigerian setting gives it a unique edge.
Reading about violence in streets you recognize makes the suspense hit harder, and that’s what made this one memorable for me.
Set in Kaduna State, with familiar locations like Zaria, Samaru, and references to Ahmadu Bello University, this story felt incredibly close to home for me. I didn’t just imagine the setting, I could see it. The dusty roads, the harmattan haze, the tight-knit community dynamics, it all felt authentic.
At the center is Agnes Ochigbo, a laidback small-town girl trying to break free from an abusive relationship just as a serial killer begins targeting young women in her town. The tension builds steadily as fear grips the community, while a love triangle unfolds between Agnes, Dayo, and Alma.
What I appreciated most was the contrast between blooming romance and lurking danger. The emotional arc of Agnes reclaiming her voice and choosing love for herself was compelling, especially against the backdrop of a town living in fear.
Genre-wise, this sits comfortably as a romantic thriller with strong crime and suspense elements. The small-town Nigerian setting gives it a unique edge.
Reading about violence in streets you recognize makes the suspense hit harder, and that’s what made this one memorable for me.
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