The High Flier and Other Stories is a collection of twelve exciting short stories from across Africa. These short stories focus on pertinent issues that touch on social, economic and political aspects of life such as the place of the African girl child, personal relationships in a changing cultural universe, female exploitation and choice, interracial relationships, HIV and AIDS, political disillusionment and betrayal, prison life, disability, among others. 

These stories exhibit a great deal of originality with a consciousness of style which is very striking. They provide a fascinating insight into the issues that dominate contemporary debates and the reader will find the humorous and moving style of narration very captivating and refreshing.