Halves

“I second-guessed my sanity after reading this book. It is thoroughly captivating and thrilling.”

—Ezioma Kalu

"Familial connections are explored all the time, but Halves does this in a unique, spellbinding way, with a pulsating style that invites the reader to jump into the story from the first sentence. Maryam painted a poignant but cogent tale with this book."

—Ibrahim Babatunde Ibrahim

"Told through the shifting lenses of the past and the present, Halves lays bare the intricate world of fraternal twins navigating the treacherous waters of life. Beneath the surface of their unconventional connection lies a volatile mix of fierce sibling rivalry and bitter jealousy, all diluted by a deep, instinctual twinly devotion (or, perhaps not). Set against the backdrop of the political turmoil of 1990s Nigeria, Halves is a masterfully deceptive tale of tragedy, family, secrets, and survival. It is an unforgettable story where nothing is quite as it seems; it unravels like an onion, layer by layer, delivering everything you could hope for in a brilliant psychological drama."

—Kukogho Iruesiri Samson