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Shadow Speaker


A Science Fiction Novel


Book 1 of the The Desert Magician's Duology Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Africanfuturism,
  • West Africa,
  • Coming-of-Age
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Future Africa where magic and tech collide
  • Stories narrated by mysterious in-world storytellers
  • Teens grappling with family legacies and supernatural gifts
Publisher Description

Niger, West Africa, 2074 It is an era of tainted technology and mysterious mysticism. A great change has happened all over the planet, and the laws of physics aren't what they used to be.

Within all this, I introduce you to Ejii Ugabe, a child of the worst type of politician. Back when she was nine years old, she was there as her father met his end. Don't waste your tears on him: this girl's father would throw anyone under a bus to gain power. He was a cruel, cruel man, but even so, Ejii did not rejoice at his departure from the world. Children are still learning that some people don't deserve their love.

Now 15 years old and manifesting the abilities given to her by the strange Earth, Ejii decides to go after the killer of her father. Is it for revenge or something else? You will have to find out by reading this book.

I am the Desert Magician, and this is a novel I have conjured for you, so I'm certainly not going to just tell you here.

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