More book imagesBook summaryA private investigator recalls her many adventures in Africa where she was called on to solve murders, reunite family members, act as bodyguard and chaperone to a teen, and search for missing persons--all while dealing with cultural issues such as ecotourism and the legacy of colonial rule. Media reviews"Overall, James clearly depicts unusual environments and vividly captures the nitty-gritty process of surviving in contemporary Africa. Unfortunately, her engrossing stories are hobbled by turgid, repetitive prose." |
Dancing With the Witchdoctor: One Woman's Stories of Mystery and Adventure in Africaby James, KellyStated First Edition
Book description: Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Company, 2001. Stated First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Smith, Doug (woodcut on jacket). In a series of seven moving short stories based on her experiences as a private investigator, Kelly James draws us into the mystery that is Africa.She navigates among warring political factions, poachers, tribesmen, witchdoctors, prostitutes, the poverty stricken, and the sick. She exposes us to a world where truth is ephemeral, where compassion, though frail, still seeps through the grit and dust. "Witchdoctor" captures a journey into the author's own heart of darkness. This is the author's first book. 235 pages. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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