African Fantasy

Welcome to the Northwestern Hemisphere, 2529. An equally exciting and terrifying world born from the ashes of our own, where almost half of people are born invisible, and thus relegated to second-class citizenship. Sweetmint, a young invisible woman, has done everything right her entire life, from excelling in school to landing a highly sought-after apprenticeship with a mysterious, powerful inventor.

Solenne Bonet lives in Texas where choice no longer exists. An algorithm determines a Black woman’s occupation, spouse, and residence. Solenne finds solace in penning the biography of Henriette, an ancestor who’d been an enslaved concubine to a wealthy planter in 1800s Louisiana. But history repeats itself when Solenne, lonely and naïve, finds herself entangled with Bastien Martin, a high-ranking government official. Solenne finds the psychological bond unbearable, so she considers alternatives. With Henriette as her guide, she must decide whether and how to leave behind all she knows.

Deep within the imperial palace at Timbuktu, Amie has suffered a devastating loss. Once the daughter of a prosperous salt merchant Amie’s life was cruelly overturned in a matter of months. At sixteen, Amie now finds herself disinherited, framed for a scandalous crime, and forced to serve Princess Mariama of Mali. Her father, Emperor Sulyeman, has created a series of impossible trials for his daughter's suitors. When they fail, he publicly boils them alive, littering Mariama’s path to marriage with ninety-nine corpses.

In the thrilling second installment of the "My Polished, Professional Thug" series, Skot, Mendesa, and the enigmatic Man are back with a vengeance. The story picks up where the first book left off, plunging readers into an electrifying narrative that explores the complexities of a world where psychic abilities and the criminal underground collide. Mendesa quickly finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue as her psychic powers lead her to an infamous scammer in the bustling city of Atlanta. As her connection with this enigmatic character deepens, the boundaries between right and wrong ...

They only wanted to celebrate their honeymoon at a small cottage in the woods, but what lurks beneath the frozen lake in a town that doesn't exist on a map, tests these newlyweds as they uncover secrets that were meant to stay buried.

For most kids, catching fireflies is a fun summer activity. For twelve-year-old Serwa Boateng, it's a matter of life and death. That's because Serwa knows that some fireflies are really adze, shapeshifting vampires from the forests of Southeastern Ghana. Adze prey on the blood of innocents, possessing their minds and turning them into hulking monsters, and for generations, slayers like Serwa and her parents have protected an unknowing public from their threats.

Rise of the Faecons Book 3 Leon is a wonder of nature, a flying wolf. He’s also handsome, strong, smart and a bit of a ladies' man who is learning about love from a most unlikely charmer. He certainly isn’t interested in wolf work and will choose being pampered as a fairy Prince any day. As his sister Arnya finds her place in their world, he is more confused than ever. He disregards the laws of the land and befriends a human who is secretly watching over a hidden vampire den that is preparing to attack. Suddenly, Leon is thrown in the middle of the war, and Arn and Lunah are faced with ...

When you're young truth or dare can be silly and fun...Eric and Samantha are about to find out that it isn't just a kids game anymore. When you're an adult and the only woman left at a party full of men, Truth or Dare can lead to all sorts of arousing and intimate situations. Eric never thought of sharing his wife before but when she takes the lead he finds out that watching her explore her sensuality is almost better than helping her.

Seven years have passed. And my powers still haven’t forgiven me for taking a life… You’d think that my cosmic purification powers would know the difference between a human life and that of a cold-hearted serial killer, but apparently not. And ever since I pulled that trigger, my spark has been just a shadow of its former self. But demons and the insane cults that bring them into the world don’t care if I’m not in form. Or if I’ve been in early retirement for the better part of a decade. Evildoers will do evil. But this time, it’s different. The demon they’re wanting to ...

The war is upon them and Oshun and Echo are missing the most important keys to victory, each other. Separated by a rogue mission, the power dynamic is out of balance. To save each other, their people and earth, they must find their way back. Will they complete their mission in time, or will the Lokes arrive and destroy not only the Cohas and Ohrs, but Earth as well? Klali is losing power by the day since the death of his mate by the Prince and Princess of his sworn enemies. Now, he holds the key to their victory but can't bring himself to exact revenge. He also must make a huge decision to ...

Gabrielle LeRoux was just like any other girl, focused on her academics and other normal teenage angst. That is, until her 18th birthday, where she inherits her powers and finds out she's a witch! She discovers that she is part of a long line of witches that descended from West Africa. They have the power to control the elements at will, breathe life into anything they wish, as well as take it away. The source of their magic comes from the melanin only their kind possess in their skin, absorbed from the sun and radiating through their bodies.

Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil. She must solve the mystery and clear her name without the support of her beloved, Sylah. Sylah braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But in finding answers, she must make a decision, does she sacrifice her old life in order to raise up her sword once more?

The sky is not the limit. From an alley in New York to an interstellar wormhole, the path to the future looks different for everyone. These cosmic short stories from some of today’s most influential Black authors reveal a universe of possibilities.

The town of Ebonton was well on its way to being the next "Black Wall Street", For the people of that town, the goal was to live lives of peace, to raise families and build up their community. But things are never that simple for Black people it seems. A faction from a couple towns over in a place called Haron Oaks had plans for the men, women and children of Ebonton, and their plans meant a lot of bloodshed.

Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker - and they sure do love to talk. Now she speaks to Edinburgh’s dead, carrying messages to those they left behind. A girl’s gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone’s bewitching children - leaving them husks, empty of joy and strength. It’s on Ropa’s patch, so she feels honor-bound to investigate. But what she learns will rock her world.

After her mother dies in an accident, 16-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential programme for bright high-schoolers at UNC-Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape - until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus.

The Clever Black Detective Club Book 2 Enchanted Forest Adventures: A Collection of Mystery Detective Short Stories for Kids Ages 8-12The Clever Black Detective Club transports to an enchanted forest filled with mysterious and magical creatures. In this second book of enchanting mystery short stories, kids ages 8-12 will follow the club as they solve 8 cases to find their way home. From deciphering ancient symbols, uncovering missing treasures, and stopping a phantom threat, this book will have kids on the edge of their seats as they follow the club’s journey. FEATURES Follow the ...

The Hunter- created to find and extinguish those of the The Unchained who pose a threat. Over time, he has evolved and now hunts down any Unchained whose powers awaken him, good or bad. Will he continue to sleep in the midst of a new generation of Unchained coming into their powers, or will he face something he never has before? A fight from those he was made to erase.. Hope-is afraid for one thing, her family. She has a daughter that is at the age to achieve her powers and with that comes danger. One misstep and their whole world will collapse. If that isn't enough to worry about, she has ...

In the wake of her mother's passing, Layla Hurley unexpectedly reconnects with her mother's sisters, women she hasn't been allowed to speak to, or of, in years. Her aunts reveal to Layla that a Gullah-Geechee island off the shore of South Carolina now belongs to her. As Layla digs deeper into her mother’s past and the mysterious island’s history, she discovers that the terrifying nightmares that have plagued her throughout her life and tainted her relationship with her mother and all of her family, is actually a power passed down through generations of her Gullah ancestors.

Follow Wakanda’s high-tech king across the savannah, into the deepest jungles, and up snow-capped mountains in this prose adaptation of the landmark comics series by Don McGregor, Rich Buckler, and Billy Graham. This arc expands on the life and culture of the Wakandans, also introducing us to Panther’s historic enemies. See T’Challa channel the strength of his ancient bloodline to take out foes, including the breakout character Killmonger!