The Whitewashed Tombs is the latest in the detective series featuring PI Emma Djin. It is topical and delves into a very real situation in Ghana - the attempt to criminalize homosexuality.
A young, gay man is lured into a secluded area from a dating app and is found murdered. His father hires Emma to investigate as the police cannot be trusted.

She infiltrates a group that seeks to outlaw homosexuality throughout Africa. She finds twists and turns and her prime suspect is much closer to the situation than is safe for her.

Quartey's characters are written in-depth and the reader becomes part of the book. I enjoy his well written, timely and controversial plots. You can read this book as a stand alone.

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The latest in a series, The Whitewashed Tombs is a propulsive and enjoyable mystery that pits a team of intrepid cops against a mysterious killer who is targeting the local LGBTQ population. Combined with some insights into Ghanaian culture and American fundamentalist rhetoric, it's a fun thriller despite its occasionally clunky writing style and odd choice of ending beat.