Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Dark Star Trilogy Book 1
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Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James is a rich blend of African mythology and historical fantasy. It follows a mercenary known as Tracker, who possesses an uncanny nose for finding people, as he embarks on a quest to locate a missing boy. Set in a vividly reimagined African landscape, Tracker joins a diverse cast of characters, including a shape-shifting Leopard, as secrets unravel and allegiances shift.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by African mythology and appreciate complex, intricate narratives. This novel offers an epic, fantastical adventure with a rich tapestry of characters and an immersive world that blends history and fantasy. Its powerful storytelling is perfect for those who enjoy exploring themes of identity, power, and survival.

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Black Leopard, Red Wolf

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The story of a lost child, an extraordinary hunter, and a mystery with many answers...

Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter, and he always works alone. But when he is engaged to find a child who disappeared three years ago, he must break his own rules by joining a group of mercenaries to find the boy. Following the lost boy's scent from one ancient city to another, into dense forests and across deep rivers, Tracker starts to wonder: Who is this boy? Why do so many people want to stop him from being found? And most importantly, who is lying?

Drawing from vivid African history and mythology, Marlon James weaves a saga of breathtaking adventure and powerful intrigue β€” a mesmerizing, unique meditation on the nature of truth and power.

Black Leopard, Red Wolf is an enthralling journey rich with enigma and excitement.

Series: Dark Star Trilogy

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iBlack Leopard, Red Wolf/i is praised for its vibrant and complex African fantasy setting, drawing comparisons to Western mythology. It is described as an epic tale for the 21st century, showcasing Marlon James’s exceptional talent. Reviewers highlight the book's richly realised fantasy world and powerful language, akin to iconic authors like Tolkien and Angela Carter.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241981856

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 437g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Marlon James is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling, National Book Award-finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf; the Booker Prize-winning A Brief History of Seven Killings; The Book of Night Women and John Crow's Devil. In addition to the Booker Prize, his novels have won the American Book Award, the Los Angeles Times Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, the Anisfield-Wolf Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Born in Jamaica, Marlon James now lives in New York City.

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