'MAKTUB, I' is the third book by Nathaniel Z. Mpofu.
 
It is an anthology inked by the pen of Bulawayo born writer, Nathaniel Ziphoezinhle Mpofu.
Taken from Arabic, the title translates to a written prophecy that he harbours in his very veins and is vindicated by his writings.
 
In this interesting compilation of wordsmith’s magic, Nathaniel paints a luscious picture riddled with compelling poetry, short stories-fiction and non, as well as excerpts from his previous books, ‘The Parallel World,’ and, ‘The Unreader.’ The writings beyond this point display mere fragments of the calligraphic tattoos in his soul as well as why he is undoubtedly en route to being the greatest writer of his time that he already is...