
Author: Charles Moberly
Genre: Psychological Fiction – Thriller
Year Published: 2024
Nerdection Rating:
“Nerdection Worth to Read”

Cooee Baby is a psychological work of fiction, with elements of a thriller published in 2024, and written by Charles Moberly. The novel captures the story of a young scientist, Awhina Fernandez, and a decision she took that turned things around for her. Is she prepared for the new path ahead? Will she accept her fate, or simply shy away from it?
spoiler-free plot
Awhina Fernandez is a young scientist at Cambridge University with a potentially brilliant career ahead of her. She has a strong sense of humor but the social skills of a rhinoceros. She has difficulty making friends, publicly lampoons her professor, and quarrels with her mother. She admits that she upsets people. Even when they diss her, she doesn’t care about it. She was confident of graduating with a First class, but had her doubts because of Professor Coulter. It seemed like they were in some kind of competition, and to Awhina, she was more intellectually sound than her Professor. So, even when he tried to set her up for plagiarism, she still found a way to make a fool out of him in the presence of the Disciplinary Committee at the University.
When Awhina’s mother informs her that she has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, Awhina is upset. She started looking up the symptoms on her own, even though her mother wouldn’t reveal the letter to her. She became aware that she was exhibiting the majority of the symptoms. Despite her social struggles; like her inability to make and keep friends, Awhina achieves academic success. Regardless of having Professor Coulter in her life, she managed to earn a first class degree. She was pleased with her accomplishment. But things do not always go as planned. From that point on, everything should have been straightforward, but Awhina was completely unprepared for what lay ahead. A single encounter turns her life around forever.
Awhina had an intermittent relationship with an older guy living on the other side of the world before making an unwise choice that caused a terrible disaster. The incident transports her to a desolate and terrible place. Awhina’s adventures take her on a path that may guide her to a captivating new profession, but is it what she seeks? Will she be able to cope with it?
My Take on Cooee Baby
The book “Cooee Baby” is a novel that suits readers of all genres. It can take readers on different adventures. On the bright side, it has elements of humor, which can suit the taste of readers interested in that genre. It also has elements of tragedy, which can further suit the taste of readers interested in that genre. It is more of a cross-genre. The closest to the novel is a psychological work of fiction, with elements of a thriller. If you’d like to try out something new and interesting, this book is the perfect book for you. The emotional depth and narrative driven by the characters make “Cooee Baby” strong. The secondary characters are skillfully portrayed and essential to the story, and Awhina’s growth is engaging and realistic.
In the book, Awhina’s development is systematically documented, presenting her as a multifaceted individual. Awhina’s horrific tragedy, which leaves her emotionally and physically damaged, dramatically changes the course of the narrative. She is unable to remember the details of the incident, but Umpanu helps her piece together her fractured recollections by telling her about the two fishermen who saved her. This provides readers with a deep comprehension of Awhina’s hardships.
Interesting portions of the book include Awhina’s mockery of her professor and her contempt for her mother, particularly the name her mother gave her. Another thing I enjoyed was when she made a fool of her professor when he accused her of copying a colleague’s work. Despite her ability to escape the situation without bringing herself or her course mate into disrepute, she made fun of her professor. Her character is given additional depth by the events in the book, which also heightens the interest in her adventure.
With its abundance of reflective moments and descriptive imagery, the story transports readers to Awhina’s inner and outer worlds. The author expertly strikes a balance between current events and historical accounts, keeping the flow lively and interesting. The Walukek and Suamu indigenous tribes are included in the plot, which adds a rich cultural depth. It also highlights themes of alienation and belonging.
The dialogue-driven plotline of the book keeps the tempo engaging and exciting. The dialogue between the characters helps the reader grasp a vivid picture of each character’s personality. The style of writing will captivate readers from start to finish and stimulate their curiosity regarding what lies ahead. A beautifully drawn environment, interesting characters, and Moberly’s skillful writing create a fascinating reading experience.
Overall, I rate this book a Worth to Read. I urge you to grab a copy, you will be glad you did! Enjoy it!
About The Author Of Cooee Baby

Charles Moberly’s novels are different from one another in style and genre. He likes to push boundaries, and to address subjects rarely covered by other writers. If there is a common theme, it is tension arising from misunderstandings.
Moberly has published four novels to date: The Scrotum Toad, a satirical comedy (Winner of A Chill with a Book Reader Award); The Corncrake, a historical novel set in 1909-10 and 1914-15, (Winner of a Chill with a Book Premier Award); Try the Leopard’s Mouth, a romantic thriller with a firm historical base (Winner of a Highly Recommended Award by The Historical Fiction Company); and Cooee Baby, a psychological novel with elements of a thriller. All four novels are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon now.
In his second novel, The Corncrake, four members of a family share the narration, which passes between them over two hundred and fifty times. This powerful technique allows the reader to enter the minds of characters as they react to events, so that love, conflicts and misunderstandings are conveyed immediately. This is only possible if the voices of the characters are so strong that they are identifiable the moment they speak.
Moberly lived and worked in Africa for two years. Two of his novels are set in Africa.



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