<b>Ike Oguine''s debut novel, <i>A Squatter''s Tale</i> is a dark and bold story about </b><b>the life of a Nigerian business man living in exile in America.</b>Obi does not shy away from his flaws. Dishonest, offensive, arrogant - he moves through life caring little about the people around him. Yet when his uncle comes to visit from America, showering him with gifts and selling him tales of a new life, Obi is determined to follow him. After buying a one-way ticket, he quickly realises that neither his uncle nor America are quite what they promised to be.Fast-paced and defiant, <i>A Squatter''s Tale</i> is an honest insight into the experiences of a Nigerian man living in 1990s America. ''Few people have read this hilarious novel but one read is all you need to become a fan.'' <b><i>Guardian</i></b>