New Book Alert: Introducing The Betrayal by Magnus Ekpiken

Title: The Betrayal
Author: Magnus Ekpiken
Published by: Delta Publications (Nigeria) Limited
ISBN: 978-2335-50-0
Media Type: Paperback and e-copy
Book Cover Art/ Design: Hoopla Hive
Book Marketing/ Campaigns: Hoopla Hive

About the Book

The Betrayal is a collection of six well-crafted short stories, portraying typical happenings in the contemporary African society, with exciting plot twists leading to unpredictable endings.

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The Betrayal is a collection of 6 short stories, portraying typical happenings in the contemporary African society, with exciting plot twists leading to unpredictable endings. @magicmagnus2 @hooplahive #TheBetrayalBookCampaign
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The stories include, ‘The Letter’, a short story about the tragedy of an incest which erupted into a domino of dire consequences, ‘The Umbrella’ – the story of a man driven by a desire for success, who eventually loses out; and ‘The Curfew’, the comic story of a man who is drawn into a one-day fast that eventually lasted for three days, owing to circumstances beyond his control.

The stories highlight some shortfalls of the modern African society, for instance, the hypocrisy that exists in present day religion ion. @magicmagnus2 @hooplahive #TheBetrayalBookCampaign
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The stories highlight some shortfalls of the modern African society, for instance, the hypocrisy that exists in present day religion. It also teaches valuable moral lessons, such as the fact that having noble dreams won’t suffice for success; while emphasizing on the need for patience in relationships, because things are not always the way they seem.

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It also teaches valuable moral lessons, such as the fact that having noble dreams won’t suffice for success. @magicmagnus2 @hooplahive #TheBetrayalBookCampaign
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About the Author

Magnus Ekpiken is from the Efik tribe in Cross River State, Nigeria. He holds a BSc (Accounting) and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Calabar and Bayero University, Kano, respectively.

The Betrayal emphasizes the need for patience in relationships, because things are not always the way they seem. @magicmagnus2 @hooplahive #TheBetrayalBookCampaign
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Though his background is Accounting/Finance, he has been fascinated by the literary world from a young age. Most of the stories in this work were written during Magnus’ undergraduate days. A few were written during his mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps programme in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, in 1997.

Magnus currently works with Mobil Producing Nigeria. He is married to Grace and they live in Lagos with their beautiful daughters and son.

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Distribution: The Betrayal is available on Okadabooks (More channels to be available soon)

Media Enquiries: write to magicmagnus2@yahoo.com