Nii Ayikwei Parkes reads from Tail of the Blue Bird

As part of our Network Africa video series, writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes came into the studio to discuss his new crime novel, Tail of the Blue Bird.
Set in Ghana, the action takes place between the capital Accra and a small rural village, Sonokrom, where sinister remains are discovered.
Kayo, a young forensic pathologist believes his skills can discover the truth behind the mysteries but the clash of old and new worlds only muddies the waters.
Nii Ayikwei Parkes here reads a brief extract before beginning his interview with Bola Mosuro on BBC Network Africa

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