A Squatter's Tale

Ike Oguine's debut novel, A Squatter's Tale is the fascinating story about the pain and comedy in the life of a Nigerian business man living in exile in America. Obi does not shy away from his flaws. Dishonest and arrogant, he moves through life wearing only the best designer suits in Lagos, with the prettiest women on his arm, and caring little about the people around him. Despite his current success, when his uncle comes to visit from America, showering him with gifts and selling him tales of a new life, Obi is hooked. Eighteen years later, he finds himself suddenly without a job and needing to flee Nigeria. Remembering the riches of his uncle, he decides to buy a one-way ticket to America. Yet neither his uncle nor America turn out to be quite what they promised. Fast-paced and raucously funny, A Squatter's Tale is an honest insight into the experiences of a Nigerian immigrant living in 1990s America. 'Few people have read this hilarious novel but one read is all you need to become a fan.' Guardian