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Who Am I?

Kevin Obike (also writing as Kevin C. Noel) is a Nigerian author whose work bridges worlds — both real and imagined. With an upbringing that stretched across Italy, China, Nigeria, and the United States, Kevin’s perspective has been shaped by cultures that speak to both history and possibility.

Writing as Kevin C. Noel, he crafts sweeping fantasy stories inspired by world history and mythology, blending timeless legends with fresh imagination. Under his real name, Kevin Obike, he explores the grit and shadows of crime and noir, painting stories rooted in human struggle, resilience, and the complexities of modern life.

His fiction is united by one theme: uncovering the deeper truths that connect people, cultures, and eras. Whether through myth or mystery, Kevin’s storytelling seeks to entertain, provoke thought, and build bridges across divides.

When he’s not writing, Kevin works in public service in Maryland, where he also lives with his wife.