New in paperback. First novel from the bestselling author of THE DEVIL THAT DANCED ON THE WATER. Twentieth-century Sierra Leone through the remarkable stories of four sisters. Abie has followed the arc of a letter from London back to West Africa, to the coffee groves of Kholifa Estates, the plantation formerly owned by her grandfather. It is a place she remembers from childhood and which now belongs to her, if she wants it. Standing among the ruined groves she strains to hear the sound of the past, but the layers of years in between then and now are so many. So begins her gathering of the family's history through the tales of her aunts. 317pp, UK. BLOOMSBURY.

A short story collection aiming to raise awareness of Sierra Leone PEN, highlighting the power of storytelling. Foreword by Caryl Phillips. Contributors include Patrick Neate and Brian James. 204pp, UK. FLAME BOOKS LIMITED.

A novel about how the desire for great wealth can lead to corruption and ultimately downfall. 248pp, USA. LEKON NEW DIMENSIONS PUBLISHING.

Novel concerned with the environmental damage to the rain forest by mining companies. 290pp, USA. TABAY PUBLICATIONS.

Second anthology by the Sierra Leonean poet. 119pp, UK. HEINEMANN AFRICAN WRITERS SERIES.

New smaller format paperback edition. Set in Sierra Leone this first novel recounts the story of Julia, returning to Sierra Leone from London to support her uncle on a death in the family. In pursuing answers to the terrible circumstances of her aunt's death, she confronts the horrific reality of life for child soldiers and difficulties of reintegration into society. Winner of the 2005 Orwell Prize for political writing. 240pp, UK. GRANTA .

Vividly realised historical novel about three generations of an African family, and their experiences of slavery. Draws on the author's wider ancestral history. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the banning of the trade in slaves (1807). Abiola is a clever young warrior in West Africa, part of a highly developed, ritualised society, rich not only in trade but in metaphorical and spiritual understanding. But neither his prowess nor the sophistication of his culture can save him from betrayal, capture and being sold into slavery. Abiola's story ends with the first part of this novel. In the second part, he has a new name - Cornelius. And the life of Cornelius is completely different from that of Abiola. He is the property of a Frenchman who sells harpsichords in the American South. 358pp, UK. CHATTO & WINDUS

Volume three of a three volume collection of poetry which challenges the eurocentric view of Africa and Black culture. 116pp., USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

Volume two of a three volume collection of poetry which challenges the eurocentric view of Africa and Black culture. 100pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

Volume one of a three volume collection of poetry which challenges the eurocentric view of Africa and Black culture. 140pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

A novel. Putting thoughts of assassination and public shaming aside Alphonsus Kamara sets out to expose the corruption in Sierra Leone's All People's Congress Party. His best weapon is the The Tablet, the only paper in the country willing to risk printing the truth. But the government is watching him and will soon strike back. 92pp, UK. BOOK GUILD LTD, 1857768434

A novel exploring the hurdles and ordeals of the African student during the upheavals of the 1980s and the life changes accompanying the pursuit of academic life in China and in Germany. Gloss, 210pp, GERMANY. AFRICA FUTURE PUBLISHER.

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