Warrior of the Wind
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Warrior of the Wind
The gripping second book in the Nameless Republic epic fantasy series, set in a world inspired by pre-Colonial West African empires, perfect for fans of Evan Winter, Andrea Stewart, S. A. Chakraborty and James Islington
From city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, Suyi Davies Okungbowa's sweeping epic of forgotten magic and violent conquests continues in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa.
After escaping Bassa, Danso and Lilong live in the vagabond colony of Chabo, under the looming threat of the new emperor's bounty. Lilong's dreams of returning home with the Diwi seem all but dashed, until opportunity knocks in the form of an offer from the Gaddo Company: resources for a journey east. In exchange? Lilong must break into a prison.
Events from the heist soon force Lilong and Danso to leave hiding and travel the Lonely Roads East to the seven islands, accompanied by new allies. But Red Emperor Esheme, fresh from acquiring new powers and territories, has other plans. Her relentless pursuit haunts the treacherous journey through the Savanna Belt.
But surviving each other is the least of their problems.
A new power arrives from the Sahel. Something ancient and uncontrollable awakens in the seven islands. Trouble heads for Bassa, and the continent of Oon will need more than ibor to fix what's coming.
Praise for The Nameless Republic:
'A thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces a beguiling new world . . . and then rips apart everything you think you know' - S. A. Chakraborty
'An original and fascinating epic fantasy full of bold characters, bloody action, and brutal politics' - James Islington
'A contender for best new fantasy series of the year' - SFX
'Everything I love to see in a fantasy story: masterful, fully-realised worldbuilding, morally complex characters, thoughtful and piercing interrogations of power . . . Damn good stuff!' - Jenn Lyons
'An elaborately plotted tale of ancient magics and world-shattering politics. I, like many others, will be impatiently waiting for the next instalment!' - Andrea Stewart
'An original and fully conceived new world of fantasy teeming with brilliant possibilities' - P. Djeli Clark
'An epic fantasy set apart by how deftly Okungbowa unfurls his intricate, richly imagined world' - A. K. Larkwood
'Forgotten magic propels a richly drawn story of ambition, conspiracy and the elusiveness of belonging' - Fonda Lee
Series: The Nameless Republic
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The reviews for Warrior of the Wind by Suyi Davies Okungbowa highlight its masterful world-building, morally complex characters, and intricate plot involving ancient magic and power dynamics. Readers praise the vivid and richly imagined setting, which evocatively explores themes of race, gender, and culture. The novel is recognised for its originality and fresh take on the fantasy genre, characterised by bold characters, brutal politics, and a thrilling narrative that promises more to come in its series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780356515830
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Suyi Davies Okungbowa is a Nigerian author of speculative fiction inspired by his West-African origins. He is the author of David Mogo, Godhunter and his shorter works have appeared in Lightspeed, Nightmare, Strange Horizons and other periodicals and anthologies. He lives between Lagos, Nigeria and Tucson, Arizona where he teaches writing while completing his MFA in Creative Writing. He tweets at @IAmSuyiDavies and is @suyidavies everywhere else.
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