Hungry Ghosts

"Hungry Ghosts," by Kevin Jared Hosein and narrated by Don Warrington, is a compelling novel set in 1940s colonial Trinidad that explores themes of violence, religion, family, and class amid a rich, pastoral landscape. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Dalton Changoor and its impact on a close-knit community, revealing the deeper tensions and struggles of its inhabitants. Celebrated as a "shimmering slice of Trinidadian gothic" and a winner of the Walter Scott Prize, the book delves into the lives shaped by poverty, faith, and societal divides.