Beasts of prey book series#
In this much-anticipated series opener, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they strike a dangerous alliance to hunt down the ancient creature menacing their home–and discover much more than they bargained for. But it quickly becomes unclear whether they are the hunters or the hunted. Koffi and Ekon–each keeping their true motives secret from the other–form a tentative alliance and enter into the unknowns of the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild magic and untold dangers. Meanwhile, Koffi believes finding the Shetani and selling it for a profit could be the key to solving her own problems. Koffi’s power ultimately saves Ekon’s life, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.ĭesperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani down and end its reign of terror, but he can’t do it alone. Rich in magic and mythos, Beasts of Prey is a feast.
In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they journey into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster.
In its midst, Ekon not only encounters the Shetani–a vicious monster that has plagued the city and his nightmares for nearly a century–but a curious girl who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. Penguin, Young Adult Fiction - 496 pages. But on the night of his final rite of passage, a fire upends his plans. But the night her loved ones’ own safety is threatened by the Zoo’s cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn’t fully understand–and the consequences are dire.Īs 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. In this blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Firekeepers Daughter and Iron Widow, fate binds two Black teenagers together as. Kirkus Reviews, in its starred review, called the book a 'dazzling debut.' Publishers Weekly praised the authors prose, writing, 'Grays lush, vivid descriptions enliven the twisting narrative, which is steeped in Pan-African mythology. It received positive reviews from critics. Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, she cares for its fearsome and magical creatures to pay off her family’s debts and secure their eventual freedom. The novel became a New York Times Bestseller shortly after publication.
Magic doesn’t exist in the broken city of Lkossa anymore, especially for girls like sixteen-year-old Koffi.
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