This is a thoroughly absorbing and curiously nostalgic tale about an Africa that is long gone. It is full of captivating conflicts, the material is very rich, and the potential for drama is enormous. O’jay has an excellent eye for describing his story’s setting, easily putting the reader in a time and place – a big strength, since the subject matter is rarely written about. – DAVID O’CONNOR, Writer’s Consultants, London, UK.
ODYSSEY OF THE LION-HEART is an intriguing and evocative historical tale of loyalty, courage, passion, and betrayal; and its writer’s incredibly vivid imagination is better appreciated when viewed against the backdrop of the era he wrote about. This sumptuous feast of storytelling even outdid Harold Robins and Jackie Collins in raunchy fireworks, and will surely live in the mind for a long, long time. – CAROLYN FRENCH, Fifi Oscard Agency, London, UK.
This is an enthralling story about Africa, written with pride and admirable candour. It is a stirring tale of adventure, culture clashes, huge courage, strong convictions, and love. O’jay is truly a gifted storyteller; and will surely go places with this work. A must read. – FRANCES BOND, Literary Agent, Dublin, South Africa.
ODYSSEY OF THE LION-HEART is a fascinating story of adventure, passion, bravery, friendship, and treachery, all in the background of an Africa still in touch with itself. It is a compelling read. – CHIKA NWANKWO, Professor of English Literature, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
An absorbing, provocative, and multi-layered story, packed with enough heated passion to set a house on fire. It is built on rare convictions, stacked with acts of near-unbelievable courage, and told in a moving and very lively manner – a story you will never forget. – DANIEL LAZAR, Writer’s House, New York, USA.
Absolutely captivating, unforgettable, riveting are words that aptly describe ODYSSEY OF THE LION-HEART. Sizzling hot and raunchy are other words too. This is one of my best stories ever, and I’ve read plenty. I had to fight with two of my friends over this book and I have no regrets about the fights! See for yourself, it is a truly compelling piece of storytelling. – OSITA OKOLI, Multiple Awards Winning Movie Director.
ODYSSEY OF THE LION-HEART is a beautifully crafted tale with a gripping plot and very lucid prose. It is built around the passionate convictions of a fearless visionary who lived well ahead of his time; and filled with the astounding gallantry of this golden-hearted man, the sort of which rarely grace this cynical world of ours. I’ve never seen Africa the way I did through this work, and I highly recommend it to any adult reader, despite its more steamy parts. It is a very memorable book. – KATHRYNE SWAYZE, Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency INC., New York, USA.
ODYSSEY OF THE LION-HEART is a gripping story of an inevitable collision of cultures, of uncommon, prodigious gallantry, tragically blighted by inimitable hubris, and told with animated, unbridled lucidity. – RICHARD ASIEGBU, Ace Sports Commentator and Multiple Awards Winning Journalist.
Wow, what can I say? I found the quality of this work overwhelming. It is probably the best book ever written about the real Africa. Without doubt, it is one of the very best stories I’ve read, and definitely the most evocative, the most powerful. I just couldn’t put it down, and my husband too. – OLAMIDE JOLU-ADESORO, International Institute of Journalism, Abuja, Nigeria.
A great epic story whose bold scenes of unbridled passion were only outdone by the incredible courage, and deep-felt, revolutionary beliefs of its larger-than-life lead character. It is a moving and seemingly embellished, but very believable tale of an Africa very few could imagine today, given breathing life by this writer’s unique and utterly inimitable flair. I can’t wait for O’jay’s next literary feast. – SEBASTIEN RITSCHER, Mohr Books, Zurich, Switzerland.
Hot raunchy stuff, adventure, great daring, fearless courage, heartbreaking betrayal, tender romance, intrigue, touching loyalty, and friendship… that’s ODYSSEY OF THE LION-HEART, one of the most stirring books I’ve ever read. And it’s mainly about this unknown and alluringly mysterious Africa! I assure you, you won’t be able to put down this book once you get started. I loved it! – MELISSA FLASHMAN, Trident Media Group, New York, USA.
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