I rarely fall in love with characters as quickly as I did with Koffi and Ekon. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony A delight. Swoony, twisty, action-packed, Beasts of Prey is as epic as it is unforgettable." - J.
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This is the sort of read that's beyond transportive, it's downright transcending-a tale full of heart and magic, and sure to ensorcell readers body, bone and soul." - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves "In this wildly original debut, Gray marries the lush imaginative wonder of African mythology with an action-packed tale of two teens on the opposite ends of fate, figuring out what's truly worth fighting for. Praise for Beasts of Prey " Epic doesn't begin to encompass the jolting twists, sparkling mythos, and magical quests that fill the pages of Beasts of Prey. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted. Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. Meanwhile, Koffi believes finding the Shetani could also be the key to solving her own problems. Desperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can't do it alone. Koffi's power ultimately saves Ekon's life, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.
But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetani-a vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmares, but Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. As the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six-an elite warrior-and uphold a family legacy. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo's cruel master, Koffi finally unleashes the power she doesn't fully understand, upending her life completely. Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, Koffi knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus.
There's no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who holds a power within her that could only be described as magic-a power that if discovered could cost her life.
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The hunt begins - but are they the hunters or the hunted?Īn extraordinary adventure inspired by Pan-African mythology, from exciting debut author Ayana Gray.Book Synopsis In this much-anticipated series opener, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they strike a dangerous alliance to hunt down the creature menacing their home-and uncover ancient deadly secrets. As Koffi and Ekon enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild magic and danger, the tentative alliance between them is tested to the extreme. Until a fire at the Night Zoo upends his future and, on the brink of his final rite of passage, Ekon is cast out - his reputation left in tatters.įor Koffi and Ekon, the outlook is bleak - unless they can capture the Shetani, the vicious monster that plagues their city. But when they are threatened by the Zoo's cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn't fully understand.Īs the son of a decorated hero, Ekon destined to become an elite warrior. Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, she cares for its fearsome mythical creatures to pay off her family's debts. Magic doesn't exist in the broken city of Lkossa anymore, especially for girls like sixteen-year-old Koffi. A masterpiece of magic' - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones 'The hunt for your next YA fantasy book trilogy obsession has ended' Entertainment Weekly
An unforgettable, New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES.
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