Midnight in the Morgue

SKU: 9781431435845
Midnight in the Morgue

Midnight in the Morgue

SKU: 9781431435845
Author: Chika Unigwe
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At a glance

💀 Tone
Dark, atmospheric, thought-provoking
⚡ Pace
Medium, reflective
🖤 Vibes
Death, hidden truths, haunting tension
👑 Themes
Mortality, identity, society, memory
🧠 Mind Game
Psychological, introspective
🔥 Hook
In the silence of the morgue, stories of life—and truth—refuse to stay buried.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of literary, thought-provoking fiction
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who enjoy atmospheric storytelling, deep themes, and reflective, character-driven narratives

An undocumented immigrant returns home after facing the indignities of the American dream working as a washer of the dead – only to be met with a tragedy. A child struggles to come to terms with the fate of their beloved one-eyed chicken Otuanya, who is treated as a family pet but is destined for the cooking pot. A family lives in fear of the dreaded Shadow Fever that haunts their town, keeping them trapped indoors after sunset lest they risk falling into an eternal sleep.

From realistic explorations of family life, parenthood and infidelity, to gritty noir and fantastical horror, the stories collected here are a testament to the endless imagination and possibilities of African literature. These witty, provocative and compulsively readable stories grapple with feminism, patriarchy, class and exploitation and showcase these writers as astute observers of life. This anthology is a generous feast of diverse, delectable narratives that offers something for everyone.

Midnight in the Morgue also features three remarkable South African literary talents: Sibongile Fisher, Morabo Morojele, and Nadia Davids. Davids has the distinction of being the first South African to win the Caine Prize since Lidudumalingani Mqombothi in 2016. Her story, Bridling, about a conflicted early-career actress performing in a subversive theatrical production was hailed as ‘a triumph of language, storytelling and risk-taking‘ by Chika Unigwe, Chair of Judges.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Publisher
Jacana Media
Published
1 February 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781431435845

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