Yenagoa, Nigeria – April 2025 — Acclaimed Bayelsa-born author and literary sensation Theresa Ebi Tobuyei is set to release her latest mystery and crime thriller, The Man Called Elizabeth Martins, along with its eagerly awaited sequel, WEBBED, in May 2025.
In a statement released to the press, Tobuyei revealed that the upcoming novel promises a suspenseful journey through power, justice, betrayal, and the forces that shape human destiny. Following the success of her earlier work, GASP, the new title marks another powerful addition to her growing body of socially conscious fiction.
The Man Called Elizabeth Martins centers around Oweilade Martins, a once-celebrated lawyer whose life spirals after his mother falls victim to his wife’s betrayal. His downfall is swift and merciless—disbarment, financial ruin, and a wrongful death sentence. Yet, even from death row, Owei clings to one obsessive goal: winning the upcoming presidential election. As he crafts his comeback, he stumbles upon letters in his mother’s handwriting, suggesting she may still be alive. What follows is a gripping unraveling of secrets, starting with the murder that changed everything.
The novel also introduces Isabella Martins, a character driven by a fierce desire for revenge. A victim-turned-vigilante, Isabella embarks on a dangerous crusade, dispensing jungle justice to those she believes have escaped accountability. As her actions blur the line between justice and lawlessness, she becomes ensnared in a world where power, vengeance, and survival intersect.
Set against the haunting backdrop of the fictional Agrigriba prison, the novel delves deep into themes of betrayal, parental abandonment, power struggles, and the high cost of seeking justice outside the law.
According to Tobuyei, “The Man Called Elizabeth Martins explores the brutal realities of incarceration, political ambition, and the psychological toll of betrayal. Through its richly layered narrative, the novel invites readers to ask themselves: where does justice end and vengeance begin?”
Theresa Ebi Tobuyei has built a reputation for her fearless storytelling and ability to mirror society’s moral complexities. With The Man Called Elizabeth Martins, she offers yet another bold and unflinching look at the human condition.
The novel and its sequel WEBBED will be available in bookstores nationwide and on all major online platforms in May 2025.