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In Dying in New York by Ekow Duker, Lerato, a young black South African girl, imagines escaping her abusive home life in Johannesburg by dying in New York City. Despite the appearance of a comfortable existence, Lerato endures severe physical and sexual abuse from her father, while her mother is complicit. The novel oscillates between Lerato's traumatic childhood and her adult life in New York, as she seeks to heal and move forward. The book includes themes of physical and sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and the complexities of mental health treatment.