Son of the Storm

By Suyi Davies Okungbowa,

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"Fantastical beasts and forgotten magic propel a story about ambition and conspiracy." —Fonda Lee

"Everything I love to see in a fantasy story. Masterful." —Jenn Lyons

"[A]mbition and intrigue cause surprises on nearly every page." ―NPR Books

From city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with…

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1 author picked Son of the Storm as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This first book in the Nameless Republic trilogy comes after Okungbowa’s award-winning novel, David Mogo Godhunter, where gods cast a new Lagos into chaos. Son of the Storm offers a powerful voice to women, featuring a prominent female cast in politics, greed, and revenge. Herein is a world strewn with betrayal and superstition. The story ends on a cliff, paving way for the second book in the trilogy by Orbit.  

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