Kwei Quartey
Kwei Quartey was born in Ghana and raised by a Black American mother and a Ghanaian father. A retired physician, he lives in Pasadena. He is the author of five critically acclaimed novels in the Darko Dawson series, as well as three other books in the Emma Djan series, including The Missing American , which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. Find him on X @QuarteyKwei, on Instagram @kweiquarteyauthor, on Facebook @MysteryKwei, and on his website, kweiquartey.com.
Kwei Quartey was born in Ghana and raised by a Black American mother and a Ghanaian father. A retired physician, he lives in Pasadena. He is the author of five critically acclaimed novels in the Darko Dawson series, as well as three other books in the Emma Djan series, including The Missing American , which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel. Find him on X @QuarteyKwei, on Instagram @kweiquarteyauthor, on Facebook @MysteryKwei, and on his website, kweiquartey.com. See less
Kwei Quartey's Featured Books
Kwei Quartey book reviews
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Wife of the Gods: An Inspector Darko Dawson Mystery
A great introduction
by Dennis J, May 22, 2014
This book introduces the reader to Inspector Dawson, to Ghana, to Ahkra. All are very interesting, and the story holds one's attention. A great start to the series. Read More
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Murder at Cape Three Points
another great read
by Dennis J, May 22, 2014
This book is set primarily in the country, which sounds as though it is beautiful. The people the good inspector deals with are somewhat less so. The sense of entitlement of the rich and connected, ... Read More
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Children of the Street: An Inspector Darko Dawson Mystery
interesting and informative
by Dennis J, May 22, 2014
It is readily apparent that the author knows Ghana very well. He makes you feel as though you were there, a not altogether comfortable feeling. The 'civilization' we take for granted is shown to be ... Read More
