Hossy

In the bustling city of Lagos, Detective Ayo Daramola is no stranger to danger, but the "Ribbon Reaper" case has pushed him to his limits. A string of brutal murders has left the city paralyzed with fear, each victim marked by a chilling signature: a single red ribbon tied to their wrist. As the body count rises, the elusive killer begins to taunt Ayo directly, luring him into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
When Ayo receives an anonymous message demanding a midnight meeting at the desolate Oju Irin Bridge, he is thrust deeper into the nightmare. The encounter leads him to a video of a terrified woman bound to a chair, her life hanging by a thread. Racing against time, Ayo deciphers a cryptic clue that points him to a rundown bar near the Apapa docks. But even as he rescues the victim, an explosion shatters the fragile victory, leaving Ayo with more questions than answers.
As the investigation unfolds, Ayo must navigate a labyrinth of lies, corruption, and secrets buried deep within Lagos’ underbelly. The killer’s twisted motives remain shrouded in darkness, but one thing is clear: the Ribbon Reaper is always one step ahead. With each move, the stakes grow higher, and the lines between hunter and hunted blur.
"Shadows in the Savannah" is a gripping thriller that combines the gritty reality of urban Nigeria with the relentless pace of a high-stakes murder investigation. As Ayo races to unmask the Ribbon Reaper, he must confront his own demons and the fragile line between justice and vengeance. Can he unravel the mystery before the killer’s next move, or will he become the final victim in the Reaper’s deadly game?

Table of Shadows of the Savannah

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Volume 1