A Quiet Teacher is a 2022 crime thriller novel by Scottish-Nigerian writer Adam Oyebanji published by Severn House. Oyebanji's second novel and first crime-thriller, the story centres on Greg Abimbola, an ex-spy who settles as a high school teacher.
| Author | Adam Oyebanji |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Severn House |
Publication date | 2022 |
| Pages | 224 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 978-1-4483-0942-9 |
Background
editAdam Oyebanji who was born in Scotland works in the counterterrorist financing having graduated from Birmingham University and Harvard Law School. In April 2022, he published his debut novel, Braking Day, a science fiction novel.[1]
In early 2022, Severn House acquired rights to A Quiet Teacher which was published in November 2022.[1]
Awards and reception
editThe novel was included in 100 Notable Books of 2022 by Brittle Paper.[2]
Publishers Weekly concluded that "Oyebanji smoothly inserts commentary on topical social and political issues." noting that "readers will eagerly await his next mystery"[3] while Kirkus Reviews concluded that "Oyebanji's hero is complicated and sure to win readers’ sympathies."[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Alexander, Alesia (25 April 2022). "Murder Mystery by Scottish-Nigerian Writer Titled A Quiet Teacher Out November 2022". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "100 Notable African Books of 2022". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "A Quiet Teacher". Publishers Weekly. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "A QUIET TEACHER". Kirkus Reviews. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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