Son of the Storm (The Nameless Republic, 1)

ISBN: 0316428949

Author: Okungbowa, Suyi Davies

Condition: New

"Fantastical beasts and forgotten magic propel a story about ambition and conspiracy." -Fonda Lee"Everything I love to see in a fantasy story. Masterful." -Jenn Lyons"[A]mbition and intrigue cause surprises on nearly every page." -NPR BooksFrom city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, a sweeping epic unfolds in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa.In this world, there is no destiny but the one you make.In the ancient city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness-except he doesnt want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories about what lies outside the city walls. The Bassai elite claim there is nothing of interest. The citys immigrants are sworn to secrecy.When Danso stumbles across a warrior wielding magic that shouldnt exist, hes put on a collision course with Bassas darkest secrets. Drawn into the citys hidden history, he sets out on a journey beyond its borders-and the chaos left in the wake of his discovery could bring down an empire.The Nameless RepublicSon of the Storm