Nairobi is often called the City in the Sun, but a new novel paints it as a city of shadows. "Blood on the Boulevard," the latest thriller by breakout author James Mwaura, dives deep into the gritty underbelly of the capital’s nightlife and crime syndicates.

The book follows Detective Sgt. Kamau as he unravels a murder mystery that links a high-end Kilimani club to the corridors of power. Critics are hailing it as "Nairobi Noir" at its finest—fast-paced, cynical, and terrifyingly realistic. It captures the rhythm of a city where life is cheap, but silence costs millions.

A Mirror to Society

Mwaura doesn't just write crime; he writes sociology. The novel explores the desperation of the youth and the impunity of the elite. It is a gripping read that asks an uncomfortable question: In a city where everyone is hustling, who is really innocent?