The Fishermen is the debut novel by Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma, published in 2015. The novel follows four brothers in a quiet neighbourhood of a Nigerian town, who were given a violent prophecy which shakes their family to the core. It is set in the 1990s, during the rule of Sani Abacha.[1]
It was shortlisted for the 2015 Man Booker Prize.[2][3][4] The novel received a number of accolades, and positive reviews from critics.