Once Upon a Time in the Shadows of War and Winter – Volume One: The Fire and the Flight

“Some wars end in silence. But the children born after them still hear the echoes.”

Once Upon a Time in the Shadows of War and Winter is a sweeping work of Nigerian historical fiction, tracing the story of one family across colonial rule, independence, and the Biafran War.

In this deeply moving piece of African literary fiction, Dr. Nnamdi Nwogwugwu weaves memory, silence, and exile into a powerful post-colonial Nigerian story that spans continents and generations.

Born in 1970, in the ashes of defeat, young Kasi grows up in a quiet village haunted by grief and silence. As Nigeria rebuilds from war and chaos, he learns that survival is not just about living — it’s about remembering.

For readers who love stories of memory and silence, this book captures the weight of history, the ache of belonging, and the fragile hope of becoming whole again.