African Fantasy

From creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde provides context for history and colonial influences for the stories.

A strange email from a college student pulls Mythical agents Himora Clarke and Trevor Coleman into a hidden world of doors, memory spells, and a powerful vampire family who'll do anything to keep their secrets buried. What begins as a simple lead unravels into a generational story meant to stay buried. Secrets that refuse to die, and sins that never stop feeding. As our unlikely agents are pulled closer to each other, their bond stirs a darkness that could be the very thing that destroys them both, just as it did once before.

A brilliant fantasy debut steeped in Yoruban mythology from Nigerian-born author Ponle Oluwole, featuring a strong female protagonist who comes of age while fighting the old gods. In Ayé, spirits roam freely, gods rule through riddles, and every word spoken can shape the world. Set in a world...

As African Swine Fever Virus, a deadly virus that infects pigs, is spreading in China and threatens to infect pigs in Western Europe - and may even reach America - the timing of this provocative novel could not be more perfect. As fears grow that the virus might be capable of infecting humans, this book raises troubling questions about the honesty and competence of public health officials.

Finalist for the Locus Award Belletrist Book Club Pick From Philip K. Dick Award finalist Elwin Cotman, an irresistibly unnerving collection of stories that explore the anxieties of living while Black—a high-wire act of literary-fantastical hybrid fiction. A rural town finds itself under the...

Winner of the 2021 Audie Award ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 The water-breathing descendants of African slave women tossed overboard have built their own underwater society—and must reclaim the memories of their past to shape their future in this brilliantly imaginative novella inspired by...

"Narrator Tinashe Warikandwa gives dimension to the featured character, Ropa, as she makes her way in a harsh environment. Warikandwa captures the spirit of a young teen who quit school to become a ghost stalker to support her gran, sister, and self." -- AudioFile Magazine Sixth Sense meets...

When Trevor Kobe Jackson, a brilliant African American AI prodigy uncovers a mysterious ancient artifact tied to his ancestors, he’s thrust into a high-stakes quest that spans continents and dimensions. As powerful governments and tech conglomerates race to control the secret behind the artifact, Trevor must navigate a web of betrayals, lost histories, and a time-bending African game known as Tsoro one that holds the key to humanity’s future.

Dive into a magical mystery with the Curious Cousins in The African Unicorn & the Baddy Baboons. Meet Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane — three daring cousins who leap into their dream world to chase down the elusive 'African Unicorn'. In this enchanting adventure, the Curious Cousins team up with an unforgettable South African cast: a majestic acacia tree, a lightning-fast butterfly, a dazzling blue-headed lizard, a thundering herd of zebras and ostriches, a gentle giraffe and her calf, cranky Professor Crane and sweet Mrs.

Four preteens receive mysterious enamel pins that grant them superpowers. Together, they must put aside their differences and embark on an epic journey to find the mysterious pinmaker, discover the truth behind the new theme park, and of course, trade pins—all while learning how to navigate...

In this anthology, everybody is Black. Filled with epic battles, complicated families, soft kisses, and sharpened blades, Magic in the Melanin is an adult fantasy anthology that showcases Black authors who write magical stories of all kinds.

In Godzero, Arjun a 13-year-old high school math prodigy is bullied for being biracial-Indian and Nigerian. Arjun, painfully shy and diagnosed with severe mental illness, discovers world-changing math theorems during his sleep from an Indian goddess, Namagiri.

Short African Tales is a book containing stories from Ghana, West Africa. Enjoy stories from the king's palace to cunning antiques between animals in the forest.

Mathlo the Meerkat had very good eyes. His friends called him Matt for short. Matt could spot danger from far away. Some said he was the best guard in the whole clan. Therefore, he was given a lot of guard duties. He never fell asleep on duty. He never left his post. He was an excellent guard. Matt knew he wasn't supposed to leave his guard duty that day. But his replacement never showed and as the sun began to dip down, his impatience got the better of him.

Some temptations are just too tantalizing to ignore. Can't Help the Way That I Feel, edited by Emmy award-winning and Essence best-selling author Lori Bryant-Woolridge, is a collection of titillating stories, each exploring a delicious enticement. In "The Sangria Seduction," lemon sangria becomes the elixir of lust for a player trying to seduce the naughty out of one very nice girl.