Who Is Kwei Quartey's Wife Of The Gods Essay

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Wife of the Gods is a crime and mystery fiction written by Kwei Quartey. Kwei Quartey is a crime fiction writer and physician based in California. He is born in Ghana, West Africa to a Ghanaian father and African American mother. He first started writing at an early age and has dreamed of becoming a writer ever since. During his teenage years, however, he decided to become a doctor instead. At present, he was able to make a name for himself in both fields and is currently working as a physician and a writer. Wife of the Gods is his debut novel. ("Kwei Quartey Biography," n.d.)

Wife of the Gods is about the journey of Darko Dawson- a loving husband and father and a dedicated Detective Inspector of Accra. He was assigned by the Chief Superintendent to investigate the murder case of a medical student in …show more content…

It’s folly, and it is giving my department a very, very bad name. That’s what I detest most. I hate it. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir, I believe so.”

“The reason I’ve brought D.S. Chikata here is to have him take over the case. I’m suspending you. Three weeks’ suspension without pay, and then you face the Disciplinary Board.”

“Sir, wait, please. Please, I have to solve this. I promise I’ll be on my best behavior-”

“Pack up your things and get out, Dawson. Chikata is moving in. (Wife of the Gods, chapter 40)

Even though Darko was still suspended, he truly committed to his promise- to be on his behavior throughout the investigation. He still went on with the investigation, but this time, he changed into a better person; he became more persistent yet more careful with his actions and he began to carefully weigh the consequences of his actions before making a move. He realized that he can progress better in solving the case with a calm and collected

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