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Twisted
The fate of a family hangs in the balance.
The Obi family live a charmed life, the picture of success and love. But when their only son Emeka marries a woman his parents deem unworthy, the ties that bind begin to unravel.
Wealthy, happy and successful, Emeka’s world changes when he sets his eyes on Anita, a beautiful teacher who captures his heart. Though his family disapproves, Emeka is determined to make her his wife. But after what was supposed to be a brief introductory ceremony, his perfect world begins to collapse around him.
Determined to build a happy life with his new bride, Emeka keeps his family at a distance. But he soon finds himself immersed in desperate schemes of his overbearing parents, which gets out of hand when he uncovers a secret that threatens to tear the family apart.
Now, the Obi family members are in danger of losing everything they hold dear. The unimaginable is happening and series of events have already begun to push them into the darkest tunnels of their lives. Will they be able to weather this storm or will they be swept away by the tide?
The Obi family live a charmed life, the picture of success and love. But when their only son Emeka marries a woman his parents deem unworthy, the ties that bind begin to unravel.
Wealthy, happy and successful, Emeka’s world changes when he sets his eyes on Anita, a beautiful teacher who captures his heart. Though his family disapproves, Emeka is determined to make her his wife. But after what was supposed to be a brief introductory ceremony, his perfect world begins to collapse around him.
Determined to build a happy life with his new bride, Emeka keeps his family at a distance. But he soon finds himself immersed in desperate schemes of his overbearing parents, which gets out of hand when he uncovers a secret that threatens to tear the family apart.
Now, the Obi family members are in danger of losing everything they hold dear. The unimaginable is happening and series of events have already begun to push them into the darkest tunnels of their lives. Will they be able to weather this storm or will they be swept away by the tide?
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About the author
Stanley Umezulike
6 books13 followersStanley Umezulike is an award-winning author of intriguing crime fiction novels with strong romantic elements set in tropical Africa. He found his passion for writing at the age of 14 and he's been writing ever since. Stanley is the creator of the popular Ray Okon series. His writing has appeared in various publications including Daily Sun (Nigeria), Love Africa Book Club, Creative Freelance Writerz-Africa, Medium, Love Africa Press and Spillwords.
He is the founder of Prolific Fiction Writers Community on Facebook, where he helps fiction writers gain clarity and learn the art of storytelling. Stanley is the co-founder of Ifeadigo Publishing Company Limited, a tech-driven self-publishing firm that publishes books in print and on digital platforms, connects authors with global readers, and helps them to shine on the global stage.
In recognition of his work of transforming lives through storytelling and sharing his stories with the world, Stanley was awarded Top 40 International Leading Youth Award 2020, in the best author of the year Male Category, an initiative organized by Make Mee Elegant Foundation to commemorate the International Youth Day and celebrate youths across the world who have been truly outstanding and impactful in their various fields.
Stanley is currently working on his next book. When he's not working, he enjoys watching crime thriller TV shows, listening to good music and travelling to new places. He lives in Awka, Nigeria. Stanley loves to hear from readers, so follow or drop him a note on Instagram @stanley_umezulike, Twitter @stanumezulike, Tiktok @stanley_umezulike and Facebook at Stanley Umezulike, Author.
He is the founder of Prolific Fiction Writers Community on Facebook, where he helps fiction writers gain clarity and learn the art of storytelling. Stanley is the co-founder of Ifeadigo Publishing Company Limited, a tech-driven self-publishing firm that publishes books in print and on digital platforms, connects authors with global readers, and helps them to shine on the global stage.
In recognition of his work of transforming lives through storytelling and sharing his stories with the world, Stanley was awarded Top 40 International Leading Youth Award 2020, in the best author of the year Male Category, an initiative organized by Make Mee Elegant Foundation to commemorate the International Youth Day and celebrate youths across the world who have been truly outstanding and impactful in their various fields.
Stanley is currently working on his next book. When he's not working, he enjoys watching crime thriller TV shows, listening to good music and travelling to new places. He lives in Awka, Nigeria. Stanley loves to hear from readers, so follow or drop him a note on Instagram @stanley_umezulike, Twitter @stanumezulike, Tiktok @stanley_umezulike and Facebook at Stanley Umezulike, Author.
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April 15, 2020
As the title goes, Twisted is a story that shines a light on the evil that can lurk within a person and the consequences of the same. It's taken me a while to write this review, because I didn't know how to write it without sounding like I completely hated it. I'll outline what worked and what didn't, then you can make your decision.
The story starts with an intriguing prologue, which kept me interested wondering how present-day events fit into that. The pacing is even, so there were no boring stretches. The pertinent plot issues are resolved, leaving no serious loose ends.
That said, there were a lot of things that didn’t work for me. First of all, the story is full of Nollywood style drama, which is not my preference. I realise that's exactly what other readers want, so to each his/her own.
I found the hero to be unsympathetic, especially after some action he took for which he showed no remorse. Things work out too nicely for him, and he doesn't grow significantly over the course of the story. That made it hard for me to celebrate his happy ending.
The portrayal of women left a lot to be desired. With the exception of one, the women came off as victims. I wish the author had given more strength and depth to them. Thinking back on it, though, I wonder if perhaps the author was trying to shed a light on the hard realities of the society depicted in this work of fiction. If that was the objective, then ok...
The final thing I'll say is that, I feel the story should have come with some content warning, as there are a few scenes that could be triggering for some readers.
I should mention that this is not a romance novel. It has romantic elements and there is an HEA, but it's more of a family drama than a traditional romance story. This is my first time reading this author, and I'm open to reading more of his work.
The story starts with an intriguing prologue, which kept me interested wondering how present-day events fit into that. The pacing is even, so there were no boring stretches. The pertinent plot issues are resolved, leaving no serious loose ends.
That said, there were a lot of things that didn’t work for me. First of all, the story is full of Nollywood style drama, which is not my preference. I realise that's exactly what other readers want, so to each his/her own.
I found the hero to be unsympathetic, especially after some action he took for which he showed no remorse. Things work out too nicely for him, and he doesn't grow significantly over the course of the story. That made it hard for me to celebrate his happy ending.
The portrayal of women left a lot to be desired. With the exception of one, the women came off as victims. I wish the author had given more strength and depth to them. Thinking back on it, though, I wonder if perhaps the author was trying to shed a light on the hard realities of the society depicted in this work of fiction. If that was the objective, then ok...
The final thing I'll say is that, I feel the story should have come with some content warning, as there are a few scenes that could be triggering for some readers.
I should mention that this is not a romance novel. It has romantic elements and there is an HEA, but it's more of a family drama than a traditional romance story. This is my first time reading this author, and I'm open to reading more of his work.
March 3, 2020
This book is a Contemporary Fiction/Domestic Suspense/Family Drama about a man, Emeka, whose close family ties start unravelling after he introduces his fiancee to his parents. This story really showcases dysfunctional and toxic relationships, African style and will get the reader examining their own family dynamics. I recommend this book for those who enjoy suspenseful and dramatic stories.
March 13, 2020
This story is about Emeka who later discovers lots of drama and secrets in his family. It's full of suspense too.
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