Esperance
Esperance by Adam Oyebanji is a thought-provoking blend of science fiction and mystery, published by Astra Publishing House on May 20, 2025. This 432-page novel explores a complex crime involving a father and son found dead in a Chicago apartment, their lungs filled with seawater despite being far from the ocean. The narrative also follows Abidemi Eniola, who arrives in Bristol claiming to be Nigerian, yet her unusual technological abilities and the heirlooms she possesses raise questions about her true identity.
Readers will encounter a gripping storyline that delves into themes of racism, intergenerational trauma, and justice. As Detective Ethan Krol investigates the peculiar deaths, he finds himself entangled with Abidemi and her friend Hollie Rogers, whose lives take unexpected turns. The book intricately weaves together elements of suspense and cultural conflict, providing a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama. With its sharp prose and intricate plot, Esperance invites readers to reflect on the nature of justice and the complexities of human connections.
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“[D]extrously blends genres in this suspenseful sci-fi mystery…. Rob Hart and Blake Crouch fans should check this out.” — Publishers Weekly
“Lovers of sharp, fast sci-fi from the likes of Neal Stephenson will be right at home with Esperance.” —BookPage (starred)
A whip-smart thriller in the vein of Blake Crouch, Andy Weir, and Neal Stephenson, Esperance plumbs the depths of a seemingly impossible crime rooted in racism, intergenerational trauma, and an inhuman concept of justice
Detective Ethan Krol is on the twentieth floor of a Chicago apartment building. A father and son have been found dead, their lungs full of sea water—hundreds of miles away from the ocean.
Abidemi Eniola has arrived in Bristol, England. She claims to be Nigerian, but her accent is wrong and she can do remarkable things with technology, things that her new friend, Hollie Rogers, has never seen before. Abi is in possession of a number of heirlooms that need to be returned to their rightful owners, and Hollie is more than happy to go along for the ride.
But neither Abidemi Eniola nor her heirlooms are quite what they seem. Abi is a target of Ethan Krol’s investigations, and Hollie’s life is about to become far stranger than she bargained for. In a clash of cultures, histories, and different ideas about justice, the consequences will be deadly…
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