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The Lies of the Ajungo
Series: The Forever Desert
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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.
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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
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.
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