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Lauren Beukes
Barabas
Barabas
2 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Lauren Beukes' Barabas series explores a dystopian future where criminals are magically linked to animals. This urban fantasy mystery follows a "zoo keeper" detective in a gritty, near-future South Africa as she navigates a world of magic, crime, and social inequality.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for the Barabas series?
The Barabas series consists of two main novels, Zoo City and Hayvanlilar Sehri. While Zoo City was published first and introduces the core concepts, Hayvanlilar Sehri is a Turkish translation of Zoo City, not a separate sequel or prequel. Therefore, the series is effectively a single story.
Is the Barabas series connected to other Lauren Beukes books?
The Barabas series, specifically Zoo City, is a standalone narrative within Lauren Beukes's body of work. While her novels often share thematic elements of South African settings and social commentary, there are no direct character crossovers or shared universe connections with her other series or standalone books.