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The Sinister Trophy

by John Kiriamiti · 2004

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Written by the author of the popular Son of Fate, this follow-up story tells of Adams Wamathina, better known as Son of Fate, who is searching for a trophy which other parties will stop at nothing to get. The action takes place in Nairobi and Tanzania and Son of Fate finds himself involved with car chases and murder as he becomes embroiled in the chase.

Genre
adventureadventureMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of thismysterymysteryMore like thisLess of thisthrillerthrillerMore like thisLess of this
Themes
betrayalbetrayalMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisAfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult

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