{"title":"Foday Mannah","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoday Mannah’s work offers richly woven narratives that explore complex characters and the challenges they face. With a focus on engaging storytelling, his books blend elements of suspense and emotional depth, inviting readers into vividly imagined worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on identity and resilience within the framework of compelling general fiction. Titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Search for Othella Savage\u003c\/em\u003e highlight Mannah’s talent for crafting stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-search-for-othella-savage-by-foday-mannah-9781529437065","title":"The Search for Othella Savage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Times\u003c\/i\u003e best crime novel of 2025 so far\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sharp, evocative' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A compelling and authentic mystery that explores faith, identity, corruption, and friendship with a deft touch. Foday's writing is vivid, thoughtful, and full of heart' Amen Alonge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen one of their own is found unconscious in the boot of her car, Scotland's Sierra Leonean community is cast into a state of shock. And the young woman's death a few days later sparks a murder investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Hawa Barrie lives on the fringes of that community, which revolves around the Lion Mountain Church, the disappearance of a second woman—her childhood friend Othella Savage—draws her in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as the police investigation drags on, Hawa grows increasingly suspicious of the charismatic Pastor Ronald Ranka—and increasingly fearful for her friend, Othella. Desperate, she launches her own search, which will take her from Scotland to Sierra Leone and back again, revealing the true nature of Ranka's church whilst exposing dark secrets within the fabric of both countries she calls home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA darkly compelling read inspired by a real incident, \u003ci\u003eThe Search for Othella Savage\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging and compulsive debut which examines the insidious nature of corruption—both religious and political—whilst also exploring the enduring power of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eREADER REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This was such a gripping read that grabbed me in its clutches and wouldn't let me go. When life got in the way and I had to put it down, I couldn't stop thinking about it' \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A very intriguing read with multicultural aspects. . . I would recommend picking up a copy!' \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I really liked this novel . . . the chapters are short and the suspense is present. The religious aspect is interesting and well written' \u003cb\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712338034924,"sku":"9781529437065","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529437065-the-search-for-othella-savage-1.jpg?v=1791854526"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/foday-mannah.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}