The book on my table …

Published 3 July 2017 and refusing to take its place in any to-be-read sequence, Olumide Popoola’s new novel bursts out from line one, just as its gorgeous cover promises.

This isn’t a review or even a preview – more a shout-out of enthusiasm and congratulations.

For a powerful taste of the novel, listen to an excerpt on video, voiced by a young man.

You can find out more about the novel from:

• the publisher, Cassava Republic
• Olumide Popoola’s website
• reviews like this one (some spoilers), or this one, or just google it – there’ll be plenty of new ones
• interviews with Olu, such as this one
• events including the launch party in Shoreditch, London, 16 July 2017, 6 – 9 pm

Best of all, open a copy and enter Karl and Abu’s world. Kings Cross. 2011 …