Episode #204 “Of
Crime and Roots” broadcasting March 25th,
2015
Only on LIFE 25 at 10: 30 pm
Logline: Whether based on
real events or on the spur of the moment, crime stories never cease to
fascinate readers: Bradford Morrow, Nina Darnton, Okey Ndibe.
Whether based on a
real event or on the spur of the moment, crime stories never cease to fascinate
audiences around the world. All of them boil down to a handful of simple
premises: how is the criminal going to get caught? Who did it? And we, the
readers, cruise through the pages to find out. The three books this week do not
escape these cardinal rules.
Okey Ndibe, “Foreign Gods, Inc.” tells the story of Ike, a New York Nigerian cab driver who sets out to steal the statue of an ancient Wa deity from his home village to sell it to a New York art gallery. Ike’s plan is fueled by desperation. Despite a degree in economics from a major American college, Ike has a strong accent, which bars him from the corporate world.
Nina Darnton, “The Perfect Mother” explores the painful relationship between a beloved daughter who acts against her privileged upbringing and her devoted mother who experiences unimaginable fears. Inspired by the infamous Amanda Knox case, the novel examines the complex questions of how well do we know our children, and how far we would go to protect them.
Bradford Morrow, “The Forgers” starts
with the death of a reclusive rare book collector, whose hands have been
severed, then shifts to Meghan and her lover, who specializes in forging the
handwriting of Sir Conan Doyle.
But when they receive threatening handwritten letters penned by long
dead authors, a gripping tale of love and an exploration of the tenuous nature
of authenticity follow.
Thank you CITY WINERY, NY for all their help.
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