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ALONG CAME A TEMPEST
A sinister tempest… a gruelling hunt…
Assistant Commissioner Kachi Obi, the lead detective in Onitsha Police Area Command, is stirred up when his cousin vanishes, leaving behind a pendant called The Crescent Moon. The mysterious pendant, adorned with other intricate symbols, becomes the central focus of Kachi’s search, as he believes it holds the key to his cousin’s whereabouts.
Scouring the country for her, Kachi comes face to face with a series of public nightmares, which draw him slowly and eventually plunge him into a world of an enigmatic, terrifying young female students are being abducted, tortured, harmed, and executed in a brutal manner.
At the heart of the evil lurks The Tempest, a merciless predator who appears invincible. The Tempest is obsessed with Shakespeare’s The Tempest, from which he gets his name.
Driven by his unwavering determination, Kachi and his team unearth a layer of treachery—a conspiracy that reaches the pinnacle of power.
Each tick of the clock and pulse of the heart pull Kachi and his team closer to a sinister web, one that threatens to alter the smooth course of things.
As Kachi and his team analyze every detail of the pendant, they discover hidden clues and connections that guide them through Nigeria’s gritty underworld, where danger lurks at every turn.
Nneoma Michelle Egeonu masterfully escorts readers through Nigeria’s gritty underworld in this adrenaline-fuelled thriller. Along Came a Tempest is a heart-pounding crime-psychological thriller that sets readers’ hearts racing. It’s a powerful intriguing work yet by Nneoma that’ll surely grab and pull you in until the very last word.
Assistant Commissioner Kachi Obi, the lead detective in Onitsha Police Area Command, is stirred up when his cousin vanishes, leaving behind a pendant called The Crescent Moon. The mysterious pendant, adorned with other intricate symbols, becomes the central focus of Kachi’s search, as he believes it holds the key to his cousin’s whereabouts.
Scouring the country for her, Kachi comes face to face with a series of public nightmares, which draw him slowly and eventually plunge him into a world of an enigmatic, terrifying young female students are being abducted, tortured, harmed, and executed in a brutal manner.
At the heart of the evil lurks The Tempest, a merciless predator who appears invincible. The Tempest is obsessed with Shakespeare’s The Tempest, from which he gets his name.
Driven by his unwavering determination, Kachi and his team unearth a layer of treachery—a conspiracy that reaches the pinnacle of power.
Each tick of the clock and pulse of the heart pull Kachi and his team closer to a sinister web, one that threatens to alter the smooth course of things.
As Kachi and his team analyze every detail of the pendant, they discover hidden clues and connections that guide them through Nigeria’s gritty underworld, where danger lurks at every turn.
Nneoma Michelle Egeonu masterfully escorts readers through Nigeria’s gritty underworld in this adrenaline-fuelled thriller. Along Came a Tempest is a heart-pounding crime-psychological thriller that sets readers’ hearts racing. It’s a powerful intriguing work yet by Nneoma that’ll surely grab and pull you in until the very last word.
454 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2025
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Nneoma Michelle Egeonu
4 books7 followersNneoma Michelle Egeonu is a Nigerian writer born and raised in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. A graduate of Applied Microbiology and Brewing from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria, she is a passionate lover of music and nature.
Nneoma is an avid reader with an eye for great literary pieces. She describes herself as a writer with a profound message. She believes in positively influencing society by bringing pertinent issues to the fore through effective storytelling.
Her stories reflect on the complex realities of the human condition. In addition to creative writing, she also writes thought-provoking, non-fiction and poems.
Asides from writing and reading, she enjoys dancing, singing, travelling, as well as watching thriller TV shows. Nneoma loves to hear from her readers, so follow and check her out on Facebook and Instagram @Nneoma Michelle Egeonu.
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November 22, 2025
It is a gripping and unsettling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat! This dark, psychological thriller weaves together elements of crime, horror, and cyber intrigue to create a truly unique and captivating narrative.
The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end, and the complex characters will leave you questioning everything. The author's skillful storytelling and masterful plotting make for a thrilling experience that's both chilling and thought-provoking.
If you're a fan of dark, suspenseful tales with a dash of psychological complexity, then Along Came A Tempest is a good read for you.
The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end, and the complex characters will leave you questioning everything. The author's skillful storytelling and masterful plotting make for a thrilling experience that's both chilling and thought-provoking.
If you're a fan of dark, suspenseful tales with a dash of psychological complexity, then Along Came A Tempest is a good read for you.
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