Stumbling towards redemption

“A master of the short story, Bill Gaston’s (left) latest collection is about a group of characters, many with dark backstories living on a fictional island in the Salish Sea.FULL STORY

 

Umar Turaki

November 14th, 2024

In Umar Turaki’s novel, Every Drop of Blood Is Red (Little A $23.51), lives intertwine in Jos, Nigeria, when Dareng Pamson, a family man seeking redemption, hires Murmula Denge, a young woman on a vengeful quest, at his auto repair shop. Dareng strives to rebuild trust with his pregnant wife after infidelity, while Murmula seeks revenge for the pain his greed caused her family. As Murmula’s plans for destruction deepen, both confront their pasts, faith and unexpected connections. A mysterious turning point forces them to reckon with justice, closure and the transformative power of their intertwined fates. 9781662508103

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