The Lies of the Ajungo

Name: The Lies of the Ajungo
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SKU: 9781250849069
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By Moses Ose Utomi

Series: The Forever Desert

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In The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi, young Tutu embarks on a perilous journey to find water for his drought-stricken city, controlled by the oppressive Ajungo Empire. His quest reveals deep secrets about his society and challenges everything he thought he knew.
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The Lies of the Ajungo

Moses Ose Utomi's debut novella, The Lies of the Ajungo, follows one boy’s epic quest to bring water back to his city and save his mother’s life. Prepare to enter the Forever Desert.

Moses Ose Utomi's debut novella, The Lies of the Ajungo, follows one boy's epic quest to bring water back to his city and save his mother's life. Prepare to enter the Forever Desert.

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They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there are no heroes in the City of Lies. They say there are no friends beyond the City of Lies. But would you believe what they say in the City of Lies?

In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue when you turn thirteen, to appease the terrifying Ajungo Empire and make sure it continues sending water. Tutu will be thirteen in three days, but his parched mother won't last that long. So Tutu goes to his oba and makes a deal: she provides water for his mother, and in exchange he will travel out into the desert and bring back water for the city. Thus begins Tutu's quest for the salvation of his mother, his city, and himself.

The Lies of the Ajungo opens the curtains on a tremendous world, and begins the epic fable of the Forever Desert. With every word, Moses Ose Utomi weaves magic.

Series: The Forever Desert

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The Lies of the Ajungo

By Moses Ose Utomi

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The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi, a finalist for multiple awards, has received praise for its elegant writing and compelling storytelling. Reviews highlight its blend of fantasy and fable, describing it as both gripping and heartwarming, with deep emotional impact. The novella's tight pacing, mythical elements, and thought-provoking narrative have left readers eager for more from the author.

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ISBN: 9781250849069

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tor Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Moses Ose Utomi is a Nigerian-American fantasy writer and nomad currently based out of Honolulu, Hawaii. He has an MFA in fiction from Sarah Lawrence College and short fiction publications in Fireside Fiction, Fantasy Magazine, and more. His debut YA fantasy novel, Daughters of Oduma, will be coming out in early 2023. When he's not writing, he's traveling, training martial arts, or doing karaoke-with or without a backing track.