Hail Mary: Stories

“A culturally layered and gripping collection of stories that are also a testament to their resilience.”—Vanessa Walters, the author of The Lagos Wife

?In this stunning collection, nine Nigerian women discover what it means to confront traditional expectations that have held them hostage for too long.

Meet Ifeoma. She’s been ready to leave her violent husband for some time, but her plans for a quiet departure take an unexpectedly gruesome turn...

Nkechi a housemaid for a rich Lagos family, bea...