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Coming April, 2026!

The SAFARI GIRLS

It’s never too late to make things right.

Three women—Sissy, Mona, and Carmen—reunite to commemorate their unforgettable journey to Africa 50 years ago. When they discover their beloved mentor was fired for stealing, the reunion takes a dramatic turn.
Meanwhile, they must unravel the dilemmas of their own lives. Sissy is facing eviction from the only home she’s ever known because of her inability to move beyond the past. Carmen is juggling between her desire to reach the pinnacle of her career and her husband’s invitation to retire into the sunset of their lives. And Mona’s determination to uncover the truth about their mentor exposes her to more than she bargained for.
As they dig into the past and navigate their own personal challenges, they uncover a series of complex liaisons, hidden truths and unexpected revelations. With wit, heart and the unique perspective of women of a certain age, The Safari Girls explores the spirit and commitment it takes to rescue the legacy of an unsung hero decades later.

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Biography

Renee Prewitt

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Renee Prewitt has authored and co-authored five books over her 40+ years in communications. She was a radio talk-show host in Chicago and a public relations executive before forming her communications firm, The Prewitt Group, in Metro Detroit. Her passion for travelling was ignited by a trip she won to Liberia, Africa, in high school. Since then, Renee has visited more than 20 countries and half of the United States. When she isn’t immersed in her favorite pastimes of writing, reading, or traveling, you might find her striving for her daily 10K steps, dog sitting her son’s pitbull, or visiting estate sales and trying not to bring anything home.
Other books by the author: In Celebration of Rochester, Morning Drive to Midnight, and two children’s books: Taj Cleans the Garage and Malcolm Mows the Lawn.

You can stay connected with Renee through the web: ThePrewittGroup.com.

Praise for the Safari Girls

Rated 4.9 out of 5

    I really loved The Safari Girls. The mix of mystery and memory kept me hooked, and the writing was so vivid I felt like I could see and hear everything I read. I connected most with Sissy, but I also saw pieces of myself in Carmen and Mona, which made the story feel very real. Overall, it was a quick and engaging read and I can’t wait for the movie!

    Randi Myles

    Program Director and Midday Host, The Detroit Praise Network

      This novel has it all—love, intrigue, ambition, struggle, triumph, and reckoning. It’s a carriage ride through a turbulent time in history when a young trendsetter dared to dream and had the will to make her dreams come true. The Safari Girls is an authentic story that captures the spirit of a life-changing adventure, providing opportunity and opening up the world to a group of teenagers from Chicago.

      Debra DeBose

      Vice President, Detroit Chapter, The Pierians, Inc.

        I highly recommend The Safari Girls. This engrossing story touched me deeply. It was a real page turner. I loved all the characters because I could relate to each storyline. Prewitt has presented us with a novel that expresses universal themes of love and redemption. Her characters and story still swirl around in my mind as examples of genuine love and inspiration.

        Pamela Early

        English Teacher (Retired)

          The characters come alive on the page, shaped by their choices and experiences both from their journey in Africa and the time leading up to their reunion. Reading this book gave me valuable insight into Chicago’s culture during that era. Each central character is revealed layer by layer. The final chapters are gripping as more truths about them come to light. I found myself unable to put the book down. This novel is highly recommended, whether reading solo or with a book club.

          Mable Jones

          AAA (Retired)

            I fell in love with the women and their Safari Girl selves. I was rooting for them as their reconnection unearthed an exploration of who they were and who they are. Their quest for the truth kept me turning page after page, ultimately revealing what happened vs. what people believed. What could be more beautiful?

            Patricia Nemeth

            Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator, Author

              The Safari Girls is a celebration of sisterhood and of personal honor—delayed but not denied. It affirms the value of strategic group activities, especially travel, in the personal growth of young Black girls during those critical teen years. Equally important, the story overall reminds us that it’s never too late to pay homage to an individual, a role model, who has given us a larger vision of our own lives.

              Verna S. Green

              Former Radio Broadcast Executive

                I loved all the twists and turns that combined secrets, lies and betrayal in Africa and Chicago in this novel. You will never stop reading until you finish it. The author's deep character development allows us to delve into the souls of each Safari Girl, their families, their lives, and their relationships. This story would be a great movie!

                Margo E. Williams

                Realtor

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