I Do Not Come to You by Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani is a novel that explores the strange and dangerous world of Nigerian email scams. In a poor country overrun by corruption, sometimes a University degree is not enough to ensure a good job and money to feed your family.

Kingsley, the protagonist of the story, finds this out the hard way as his girlfriend leaves him and his father’s hospital bills are more than the family can afford. Against his better judgement, he goes to work for his corrupt, but very rich uncle and his world changes overnight.

A fascinating look into a hidden part of Nigerian culture by an accomplished new writer.