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Easy Motion Tourist (An Amaka Thriller, 1) Paperback – June 13, 2017

by Leye Adenle (Author)
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"Fast and furious, told from a kaleidoscope of different points of view, it's a rollercoaster ride through a world of extremes, where everything is up for grabs." —The Guardian

"Gritty, gripping, and hard to put down, Easy Motion Tourist delves into the dark side of Lagos, with a narrative structure that feels fresh and an incredibly immersive atmosphere. A welcome twist on the contemporary thriller." —The Crime Review

Easy Motion Tourist is a compelling crime novel set in contemporary Lagos, featuring Guy Collins, a British hack who stumbles into the murky underworld of the city. A woman's mutilated body is discarded outside a club near one of the main hotels in Victoria Island. The police pick up Collins, a bystander, as a potential suspect. After experiencing the unpleasant realities of a Nigerian police cell, he is rescued by Amaka, a guardian angel of Lagos working girls. As Collins discovers more of the darker aspects of what makes Lagos tick—including the clandestine trade in organs—he also slowly falls for Amaka.

Easy Motion Tourist pulsates with the rhythms of Lagos and entertains from beginning to end.

Leye Adenle has written a number of short stories and flash fiction pieces. He has appeared on stage in London in plays including Ola Rotimi's Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again. Leye comes from a family of writers, the most famous of whom was his grandfather, Oba Adeleye Adenle I, a former king of Oshogbo in South West Nigeria.

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"[Easy Motion Tourist] is a great novel about a horrifying place that was all new to me, and will surely resonate as all new to most British readers. It's shocking, it's funny, it's a vaulting jackal of a book that rips out your throat... and your heart. This book roils, rages, and roars. Leye Adenle has my vote for crown prince of crime writers in the UK." - James Ellroy



"Fast and furious, told from a kaleidoscope of different points of view, it's a rollercoaster ride through a world of extremes, where everything is up for grabs."  - The Guardian





"Gritty, gripping, and hard to put down, Easy Motion Tourist delves into the dark side of Lagos, with a narrative structure that feels fresh and an incredibly immersive atmosphere. A welcome twist on the contemporary thriller." - The Crime Review





"With cocaine-fuelled shoot-outs, dangerous seductions, and devastating secrets, Easy Motion Tourist is a suspenseful, delightful, and thought-provoking read." - Papertrail podcast




"From luxurious hotel rooms to the gutters of Lagos, Easy Motion Tourist presents an uneasy, brutal metropolis where only the toughest survive. But among the ruthless violence and corruption there are rays of light, and Easy Motion Tourist offers an intriguing ending which might mean a promising sequel." - Cape Times



"The plot is tight and seamless on this romance with the mean streets of Gidi, and Mr. Adenle's lean, gritty prose conjures the shade of Cyprian Ekwensi, one of the pioneers of Nigerian literature and the master chronicler of Lagos in the sixties." - Brittle Paper



"A crime story woven into the fabric of Lagos... The moments of intense suspense are, however, balanced with the right amount of humour. Not for once did it feel like there was anything missing" - The Book Banque





"This is the modern crime novel you've been looking for. It's a pearler of a debut. Go on, get lost in Lagos with Amaka and Guy." - Johannesburg Review of Books



"The novel is a wild read, surging back and forth from seedy underbellies to the equally threatening halls of wealth and power with uncompromising speed" - Hank Stephenson, bookseller, Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, N.C., in Shelf Awareness





"Leye, explores the city of Lagos through the eyes of Guy, Amaka, and the criminals Catch-Fire, Go-Slow, Chuks and Knockout. In the weaving of their different individual stories, he builds up the interconnectedness in the characters with an easy flow that makes the book a page turner." - Olisa TV



"Spectacular - Adenle is crime fiction's best new voice for years." - Lee Child

About the Author

Leye Adenle: Leye Adenle is a Nigerian writer. He has written a number of short stories and flash fiction pieces. Leye has appeared on stage in London in plays including Ola Rotimi’s Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again. He comes from a family of writers, the most famous of whom was his grandfather, Oba Adeleye Adenle I, a former king of Oshogbo in South West Nigeria. He lives in London.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cassava Republic Press (June 13, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911115065
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911115069
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1 x 7.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Leye Adenle is a Nigerian-born crime thriller author, known for his gripping and suspenseful stories that explore the darker side of human nature. His debut novel, "Easy Motion Tourist," won the prestigious Prix Marianne in France in 2016.

Adenle's writing is characterised by its vivid descriptions of Nigerian society, which he portrays with a gritty realism that captures the complexity of life in a country that is often misunderstood by outsiders. His novels delve into issues such as corruption, inequality, and violence, while also exploring the humanity of his characters and the choices they make in the face of adversity.

In addition to his writing, Adenle is a frequent speaker on issues related to African literature and culture, and has given talks at universities and literary festivals around the world. He is also an advocate for gender equality, and his writing often explores the experiences of women in Nigerian society.

With a growing reputation as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary crime fiction, Leye Adenle's work has been praised for its sharp prose, memorable characters, and unflinching portrayal of the darker side of human nature.

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ceejay
5.0 out of 5 stars The book exceeded my expectation. Most recommended for everyone
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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I really liked everything about this book. The characters were unique and played vital roles in making the story good. The plot is something I never imagined. The author started with a story to report something about Nigerian elections but it turned out to be a crime thriller. I am ready to read only the 2nd , 3rdetc sequel of this book for a whole year cos I won't be bored. Good book Leye.
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Carolien S
4.0 out of 5 stars Complex plot, interesting characters
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2019
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If you enjoy very British police procedurals where the detectives wear suits and everything is done according to the law, this is not the book for you. However, if you enjoy a trip to Lagos and want to experience the risks and dreams that this city offers, this is a real pleasure. Introducing an English journalist into the plot allows Leye to introduce readers to the intricacies of Lagos life through the thoughts and experiences of an outsider. Complex plot and a vast cast of characters, I enjoyed this very much and look forward to the next in the series.
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Shelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
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I bought this book a year ago on my kindle and only just got around to reading it. I am happy and sad at the same time. Happy that it was such a good book and sad that it took me this long to read it. The book was well written, kept my interest the whole way through and i wanted to read another novel to keep it going. But this is the only book available on kindle by the author. Great read and i would recommend it.
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K. Hale
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy fun read
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
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Readable thriller in the same, very general, vein as works by Carl Hiaasen. Semi satirical thriller set in Nigeria. Most of the bad guys are drawn from central casting and the heros are are a crusading Nigerian woman who tries to help women involved in the sex trade and the male protagonist is a white reporter from England named Guy Collins. Guy is is none too experienced and no great mind either and has to be rescued on a pretty regular basis. There is a love story angle and Guy returns to the UK at end of the book. This is the sort of thing you might read if you were sick in bed or waiting around an airport. I believe this is Adenle's first novel , I hope he will grow with experience as he can write well, but his lack of experience shows here. I might also suggest that if he sets another novel in Nigeria that hew make all the characters Nigerian and work on character development.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Snappy writing
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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I enjoyed the plot, interesting female lead character and strong sense of place, and it was all elevated by the snappy, zingy writing. Definitely will read more by this author!
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Max Tomlinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Not going to Lagos any time soon!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020
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If Nigeria is even half as dangerous as it’s portrayed in Leye Adenle’s “Easy Motion Tourist” I’m not sure I will ever go anywhere near the place. (And, according to multiple travel advisories, Nigeria is definitely not safe!) So I enjoyed the vicarious journey to a land where crime gangs run rampant, gun battles are an everyday occurrence and, if you're not too careful, your internal organs might just wind up being removed without your permission.

So it goes with Guy Collins, a British journalist with a broken heart who ventures out on his own one night, despite warnings, to see the real Lagos. He soon winds up witness to a butchered corpse, harrowing police brutality, and a stay in the local jail before he crosses paths with the mysterious Amaka, a woman with a mission to protect ladies of the night against potentially dangerous Johns, who appear to be everywhere.

Personally I found the plot line of EMT hard to follow with so many bad guys with very similar nicknames and the frustrating peculiarity of no one in this book having a physical description. I’m all for spare writing but a few details go a long way. It also really isn’t until halfway through the book that the plot establishes itself. I also found Guy’s discovery of the destination for the stolen body parts a little facile and the story underdeveloped. There are perhaps too many gun battles. But the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind and there are some memorable scenes, particularly Guy’s jail stay, and some wonderful characters and use of language a local could only know. It all felt very authentic. Early on I decided just to roll with the story and enjoy it as it unfolded. Readers of international crime looking for something new will not be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First Rate crime fiction, esp. for fans of other great African crime novels of Roger Smith & Caryl Ferey
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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I saw this reviewed favorably in a British newspaper review of recent crime fiction and what a find it turned out to be! Although it's apparently the writer's debut, this is confident mature crime fiction writing. It also offers a fine sense of place for the writer's country of Nigeria. Although there is a white British protagonist it is very much an ensemble piece alternating with the other major characters' points of view, a fierce social warrior in the female character, a morally ambivalent police lieutenant, and a pair of evil criminal antagonists from the upper and lower social strata of Lagos as nasty as any bad guy in South African crime writer Roger Smith's books. There is also some compelling romance and mordant humor throughout the fast paced plot. Emotionally credible, passionate, and involving throughout.
I would also rank this up there with another great African crime novel, Zulu.
This writer deserves many fans!
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Kent B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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Really enjoyed this original take on crime fiction. Evocative setting, smooth pacing, diverse characters. If anything, I wanted the story to keep going.

Only drawbacks: the climax did feel a bit rushed and Guy Collins came across as more like a 25 year old than a 36 year old.
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Esther O.
5.0 out of 5 stars I ❤️ Amaka
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2023
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It reads like Lee Child. The only reason I found JR stories easier to read is because I know nothing of his world and can keep out of it emotionally. The Amaka story brought back to the surface many memories of realities I know and had buried: the burnt tyres held together by a corpse, certainly often innocent and never deserving of such a fate; the ritualy mutilated bodies; the servility and bullyish arrogance packed in certain police uniforms; what goes on behind the police counter; the disgusting disdain and total disregard of the rich for those who are not. That is why I found it hard to continue at the beginning. I was also surprised by the stated requirements to become members of IC. We had to be recommended by one existing member, but that was it.
What kept me reading before Amaka came on the scene was the superb style of writing: lively, flowing with descriptions that immerse you in the place and the action without superfluous yapping.
The traffic of organs was already rumoured about when we were still there...
I love Amaka, and Aunty Baby and her man. I will read everything about her and hope to get to know more about her too as the books come along.
I also liked the Easy Motion Tourist 🎵 😉

I'll start the next book tomorrow.
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Esther O.
5.0 out of 5 stars I ❤️ Amaka
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2023
It reads like Lee Child. The only reason I found JR stories easier to read is because I know nothing of his world and can keep out of it emotionally. The Amaka story brought back to the surface many memories of realities I know and had buried: the burnt tyres held together by a corpse, certainly often innocent and never deserving of such a fate; the ritualy mutilated bodies; the servility and bullyish arrogance packed in certain police uniforms; what goes on behind the police counter; the disgusting disdain and total disregard of the rich for those who are not. That is why I found it hard to continue at the beginning. I was also surprised by the stated requirements to become members of IC. We had to be recommended by one existing member, but that was it.
What kept me reading before Amaka came on the scene was the superb style of writing: lively, flowing with descriptions that immerse you in the place and the action without superfluous yapping.
The traffic of organs was already rumoured about when we were still there...
I love Amaka, and Aunty Baby and her man. I will read everything about her and hope to get to know more about her too as the books come along.
I also liked the Easy Motion Tourist 🎵 😉

I'll start the next book tomorrow.
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Ifemliochukwu Chizim
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in France on December 8, 2022
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This book is absolutely captivating. The entire Amaka Thriller series has me hooked. I have never read anything like it. Definitely a page-turner. The stories in each book in this series are just mind blowing. Easily my new favorite books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in France on December 8, 2022
This book is absolutely captivating. The entire Amaka Thriller series has me hooked. I have never read anything like it. Definitely a page-turner. The stories in each book in this series are just mind blowing. Easily my new favorite books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome read!
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2017
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Very well written and entertaining
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carolyn mcdonald
4.0 out of 5 stars Lagos Noir a hot sweaty change from cold barran Scandi Noir.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2019
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Having never been to Lagos I found the use of the crime fiction structure enabled me to transport myself to a different place. Hot and sweaty as apposed to the cold bare Scandi landscape of so much recent crime fiction. I loved the multi view structure and was swept along by this, which created a sense of urgency. Lagos Noir is my new found area of invesitgation. Thank you Leye Adenle, I've already bought the follow up.
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Mrs. Vainqueur
3.0 out of 5 stars Partagée... Mais une bonne lecture malgré tout
Reviewed in France on November 29, 2020
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Si au départ le personnage principal apparaît tel une femme forte la fin laisse à désirer. Et les femmes sont (surement volontairement) fortement invisibilisée.
Néanmoins, c'était agréable à lire :)
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