BOYS WILL BE BOYS
A gripping literary thriller by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor.
Pre-order now open.
Pre-order ends at 12am March 15th, 2026
A gripping literary thriller by Miracle Emeka-Nkwor.
Pre-order now open.
When Chisom transfers to Bethlehem Glorious High School, all she wants is to start over—blend in, keep her head down, and focus on finishing strong. But from her very first day, she crosses paths with the Notorious Five, a group of popular, untouchable boys whose cruel games leave scars no one sees. Then the unthinkable happens: one of them dies. Then another. And another. As tension grips the school, rumours swirl and allegiances shift. Chisom finds herself at the centre of suspicion, drawn into a mystery she never asked to solve. With every question she asks, the walls close in tighter—and every answer leads her deeper into a web of secrets, silence, and betrayal.
Set against the vivid backdrop of Port Harcourt, this suspenseful literary thriller explores power, complicity, and what it means to stand your ground when no one else will..
Readers of mystery thrillers, socially-conscious fiction, and contemporary African fiction.
As conversations around accountability grow louder, this story forces us to confront uncomfortable truths.
Miracle Emeka-Nkwor is the author of the widely acclaimed young adult mystery novel,
What Happened to Janet Uzor. She's also a certified biochemist, corporate fashion designer,
and businesswoman whose creativity transcends the literary landscape and shines brightly
in the fashion space. She's the founder and head designer of Omaji Designs,
a womenswear brand.
As a child, she longed for Nigerian mystery novels with
characters that looked like her, but found none. Now, she's committed to bridging that
gap by creating diverse, relatable stories for Nigerian youth and young adults.
She splits her time between writing, mentoring, ministering, designing,
and building Omaji Designs into a reputable brand that will outlive her and continue to impact
communities and generations to come.
Miracle is intent on seeing God's name glorified in everything she does while on earth.
What you get, alongside the book, when you preorder
Every chapter tightens the grip, every revelation cuts deeper, and just when you think you’ve solved it, you realize you’ve been led exactly where the author wanted you.
Expect tension that lingers, twists that land hard, and characters o real they feel dangerously close. The author has crafted a mystery that is both razor-sharp and emotionally layered.
“A gripping murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.”
"A rollercoaster of a book that will have your pulse racing from the very first page. Miracle Emeka-Nkwor returns with a gritty whodunit that sheds light on the brutal social scenes in Nigerian secondary schools—a timely and relevant read."
“Boys Will Be Boys is an enjoyable read of a thriller that progresses in a manner that leaves you wanting more, with its accessible language and dialogue that resonates with everyday people, incorporating the popular urban slangs of the city of Port Harcourt, thus making these characters very relatable and recognizable. The plot is a fine blend of cinematic suspense and literary mastery in the finest tradition of the best whodunnits.”
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