The Vacuum Chamber

<p><em>The Vacuum Chamber </em>recounts the intriguing encounter between investigative journalist Fondo and mysterious scientist Dr Tanda Matanda who heads an elusive Futuristic Institute of Science and Technology (FIST) where he carries out strange experiments in the Mendankwe mountains. Fondo eventually discovers that Dr Matanda's experiments reveal profound but dreadful insights on the question of life and death and indeed the future of the country. </p><p><em>A Handful of Earth </em>details the unusual friendship between Veke Lucasi and Saddi Tegene both enthralled by the affections of the school belle Bridget Bijanga. Lucasi and Tegene's rivalry follows them through their adult life climaxing in a brief romance and terrifying involvement with mystical forces. <em>A Handful of Earth </em>is intriguing disturbing and haunts the reader from the beginning to the end. Mutia is a master at weaving plot creating suspense and building petrifying horror.</p>