Tentacles of Crime by Dennis Odhiambo (e-book edition)

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Book Description

Crime can be interpreted as any violation of law. From theft to robbery, extrajudicial killing, corruption and rape, this problem manifests itself in various ways in the society and is the central idea of this story. The origins, levels, types and far-reaching effects of crime are exposed through the life of a young boy who abandons his education to pursue wealth and fame.

Though raised by a protective and caring mother, Faridi Mwema is introduced to criminal activities by his peers, especially one Sadaka, whose affluent lifestyle and ways of thriving in illegal pursuits nets his attention. When he is finally kicked out of school as a result of indiscipline, Faridi lands into a sea of afflictions and loses contact with his girlfriend, Molly. Thus, he gets obsessed with finding Molly and weaving a solution to his woes.

Length: 148 body-text pages

E-book format: Read-only pdf