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African Based Speculative Fiction
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Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
A way to survive.
A way to serve.
A way to save.
Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata--a mermaid--collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.
But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable--she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.
To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .
Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
Skin of the Sea - Wikipedia
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A way to survive.
A way to serve.
A way to save.
Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata--a mermaid--collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.
But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable--she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.
To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .
Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
Skin of the Sea - Wikipedia
@Swahili P'Bitek, @Secure Da Bag, @Turk, @.r., @Neuromancer, @CubanVoodooBreh, @humminbird, @pete clemenza, @Booksnrain
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The Rage Of Dragons (The Burning Series) By Evan Winter
I finally copped the sequel, the fires of vengeance, and that shyt has been great so far
I need to cop some more of your recommendations
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A vid of Milton J. Davis talking about what inspired him to write The Changa's Safari series.Changa's Safari by Milton J Davis
A Historical Fantasy novel set in the 15th century. Changa is an exiled warrior Kongo prince who was sold into slavery by an evil sorcerer called Usenge. There he was forced to fight in the fighting pits. Over time he gains his freedom and becomes a Swahili merchant sailor with his own crew. From there he goes on adventures of trade and battles.
There are 5 books, one of them being a prequel. I've got 3 of them. Think of it like an 'African Sinbad'. A fun read.
Milton J Davis writes a lot of Speculative fiction with an African twist. Seek him out.
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VILLAINUS: A CYBERPUNK NOIR GRAPHIC NOVEL
Shatter is the ultimate threat to the System. How far will they go to eliminate Shatter? How far will Shatter go to kill the System?
80 pages of a sci-fi graphic novel where afropunk meets cyberpunk.
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Shatter is the ultimate threat to the System. How far will they go to eliminate Shatter? How far will Shatter go to kill the System?
80 pages of a sci-fi graphic novel where afropunk meets cyberpunk.
@Swahili P'Bitek, @Secure Da Bag, @Turk, @.r., @Neuromancer, @CubanVoodooBreh, @humminbird, @pete clemenza, @Booksnrain
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Bitter Root (Image Comics)
In the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance is in full swing, and only the Sangerye Family can save New York-and the world-from the supernatural forces threatening to destroy humanity. But the once-great family of monster hunters has been torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes. The Sangerye Family must heal the wounds of the past and move beyond their differences… or sit back and watch a force of unimaginable evil ravage the human race. DAVID F. WALKER and SANFORD GREENE, the creative team of Power Man and Iron Fist, along with indie veteran CHUCK BROWN (Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns) bring you 24 action-packed pages of monsters, mayhem, and family dysfunction in a brand-new ongoing series. BITTER ROOT Cover As by SANFORD GREENE will be connecting through the first story arc.
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In the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance is in full swing, and only the Sangerye Family can save New York-and the world-from the supernatural forces threatening to destroy humanity. But the once-great family of monster hunters has been torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes. The Sangerye Family must heal the wounds of the past and move beyond their differences… or sit back and watch a force of unimaginable evil ravage the human race. DAVID F. WALKER and SANFORD GREENE, the creative team of Power Man and Iron Fist, along with indie veteran CHUCK BROWN (Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns) bring you 24 action-packed pages of monsters, mayhem, and family dysfunction in a brand-new ongoing series. BITTER ROOT Cover As by SANFORD GREENE will be connecting through the first story arc.
@Swahili P'Bitek, @Secure Da Bag, @Turk, @.r., @Neuromancer, @CubanVoodooBreh, @humminbird, @pete clemenza, @Booksnrain
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The Hated
Set in an alternate timeline, where the Civil War ended in a truce, and America is now two nations, the North stayed free, while the south continued slavery. The story follows Araminta Free, a gun-slinging Black woman bounty hunter who hunts down war criminals. Caught between fighting Confederate raiders who kidnap free Blacks and bring them back down south to slavery and helping the Liberators, who risk their lives to free them, Free suffers no fools.
THE HATED inspired by the spaghetti westerns of directors like Sergio Leone (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) and Sergio Corbucci (The Great Silence). Written by David F. Walker (Luke Cage, Shaft), THE HATED is drawn by Sean Damien Hill (Is'Nana the WereSpider, Marvel's Voices Legacy), and colored by Shaun Struble.
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Set in an alternate timeline, where the Civil War ended in a truce, and America is now two nations, the North stayed free, while the south continued slavery. The story follows Araminta Free, a gun-slinging Black woman bounty hunter who hunts down war criminals. Caught between fighting Confederate raiders who kidnap free Blacks and bring them back down south to slavery and helping the Liberators, who risk their lives to free them, Free suffers no fools.
THE HATED inspired by the spaghetti westerns of directors like Sergio Leone (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) and Sergio Corbucci (The Great Silence). Written by David F. Walker (Luke Cage, Shaft), THE HATED is drawn by Sean Damien Hill (Is'Nana the WereSpider, Marvel's Voices Legacy), and colored by Shaun Struble.
@Swahili P'Bitek, @Secure Da Bag, @Turk, @.r., @Neuromancer, @CubanVoodooBreh, @humminbird, @pete clemenza, @Booksnrain
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Jaycen Wise
Jaycen Wise is an immortal warrior from Ancient Kush who fights to restore artifacts of Black history. Unlike Laura Croft or Indiana Jone, Wise is an "anti-Tomb Raider," as he steals treasure back from museums and private collectors, returning stolen artifacts and religious items to indigenous people and sacred spaces. Not only is Jaycen Wise an immortal with a lifetime of fighting skills, but his eidetic memory also extends to the spiritual plane, where he can access all of the memories of his ancestors.
Uraeus (Richard G. Tyler II) is the writer and creator of the Black Heroes Matter franchise and a seasoned comic creator whose comic Indigo was optioned by NBC in 2015. Although Jaycen Wise as a graphic novel over a decade ago, Uraeus sold the story independently and exclusively at conventions.
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Jaycen Wise is an immortal warrior from Ancient Kush who fights to restore artifacts of Black history. Unlike Laura Croft or Indiana Jone, Wise is an "anti-Tomb Raider," as he steals treasure back from museums and private collectors, returning stolen artifacts and religious items to indigenous people and sacred spaces. Not only is Jaycen Wise an immortal with a lifetime of fighting skills, but his eidetic memory also extends to the spiritual plane, where he can access all of the memories of his ancestors.
Uraeus (Richard G. Tyler II) is the writer and creator of the Black Heroes Matter franchise and a seasoned comic creator whose comic Indigo was optioned by NBC in 2015. Although Jaycen Wise as a graphic novel over a decade ago, Uraeus sold the story independently and exclusively at conventions.
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Global Domination
VILLAINUS: A CYBERPUNK NOIR GRAPHIC NOVEL
Shatter is the ultimate threat to the System. How far will they go to eliminate Shatter? How far will Shatter go to kill the System?
80 pages of a sci-fi graphic novel where afropunk meets cyberpunk.
Was the whole blonde box cut popular back in the early 90s? Outside of Demo Man and Meteor Man I don't remember anyone rockin it.
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The box cut was popular in the early 1990's but not blonde hair dye. LOL
Got this next on my reading listSkin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
A way to survive.
A way to serve.
A way to save.
Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata--a mermaid--collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.
But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable--she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods.
To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . .
Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.
Skin of the Sea - Wikipedia
@Swahili P'Bitek, @Secure Da Bag, @Turk, @.r., @Neuromancer, @CubanVoodooBreh, @humminbird, @pete clemenza, @Booksnrain
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Glad to help and inspire.Got this next on my reading list
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Eda Blessed: A Ki khanga Adventure vy Milton J Davis
Raised in the streets of Sati-Baa, Omari Ket is a man that gets by on his wits and skills . . . and the attentions of a god. Eda Blessed shares the tales of the man and the mercenary as he roams the roads of Ki Khanga bouncing from one adventure to another surviving with his skills, wits, and Eda's blessings.
Eda Blessed contains seven stories that chronicles Omari's life, in addition to illustrations by some of today's best fantasy artists. It's a must read for fans of Ki Khanga and a great edition to your sword and sorcery and sword and soul library
Eda Blessed II by Milton J Davis
Omari Ket's world ranging adventures continue in Eda Blessed II. A collection of nine new stories span Omari's indentured service with the Mikijen to his journeys and a freelance mercenary. Omari fights, lies and runs his way across Ki Khanga, guided by an unknown destiny and protected by Eda.
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Raised in the streets of Sati-Baa, Omari Ket is a man that gets by on his wits and skills . . . and the attentions of a god. Eda Blessed shares the tales of the man and the mercenary as he roams the roads of Ki Khanga bouncing from one adventure to another surviving with his skills, wits, and Eda's blessings.
Eda Blessed contains seven stories that chronicles Omari's life, in addition to illustrations by some of today's best fantasy artists. It's a must read for fans of Ki Khanga and a great edition to your sword and sorcery and sword and soul library
Eda Blessed II by Milton J Davis
Omari Ket's world ranging adventures continue in Eda Blessed II. A collection of nine new stories span Omari's indentured service with the Mikijen to his journeys and a freelance mercenary. Omari fights, lies and runs his way across Ki Khanga, guided by an unknown destiny and protected by Eda.
@Swahili P'Bitek, @Secure Da Bag, @Turk, @.r., @Neuromancer, @CubanVoodooBreh, @humminbird, @pete clemenza, @Booksnrain, @Jorvan , @Starman , @Red Shield , @Danie84
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Young, Gifted, and Black
The Rage Of Dragons (The Burning Series) By Evan Winter
I finally finished this book today and gotdamn it was some piff
My nikka Tau Solarin took so many damn L's during this book
This book was way darker than the first one and I can only imagine that the 3rd book will be even grimier
There are a lot of recommendations in this thread, but which ones are the closest to this?
I like gory, violent stories like this oneThe Wall Is Undefeated!
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I say that the only books that are close to 'The Burning' series is the Imaro series by Charles Saunders, but even that isn't as dark and bloody.I finally finished this book today and gotdamn it was some piff
My nikka Tau Solarin took so many damn L's during this book
This book was way darker than the first one and I can only imagine that the 3rd book will be even grimier
There are a lot of recommendations in this thread, but which ones are the closest to this?