Peter Kimani je přední keňský novinář a autor, jehož díla se zabývají složitými společenskými tématy. Jeho psaní se vyznačuje pronikavým vhledem do lidské povahy a afrického kontinentu. Prostřednictvím svého literárního stylu zkoumá témata identity, kultury a historie. Jeho romány jsou oceňovány pro svou hloubku a schopnost vtáhnout čtenáře do svých příběhů.
"Nairobi Noir is an act of excavation, rediscovering the city's ossified past and infusing life to preserve it for future generations. It is also an act of celebration, reminding readers of the brilliance of the best-known writers to emerge from this part of the world, and heralding the birth of new writers whose gifts, we can safely predict, will shine brightly in the years ahead"--Provided by publisher
Award-winning author Peter Kimani's UK debut: depicts British colonialism in Kenya with wit, intellgience and raw power.
Set against the backdrop of Kenyan politics and societal challenges, the story follows Muriuki as he leaves his village for the city in search of a better life with his love, Mumbi. Their journey is fraught with economic struggles, racism, and the harsh realities of a post-colonial world. Mumbi's tragic murder due to her activism ignites Muriuki's quest for vengeance, leading to a controversial act that alters the course of his life and deepens his sense of betrayal by those he once trusted.