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African Monsters

African Monsters

FantasyFolklore
Pages
198
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This anthology collects tales of monsters and mythical creatures from across Africa. Featuring stories from both established and emerging authors, it explores the rich and diverse traditions of African folklore, bringing ancient fears and wonders to life for a modern audience.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousAtmospheric

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Horror

Authors

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Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor(a) (formerly Okorafor-Mbachu; born April 8, 1974) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. She is best known for her Binti Series and her novels Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, Lagoon and Remote Control. She has also written for comics and film. Her writing, which she describes as "Africanfuturism" and "Africanjujuism", is heavily influenced by her dual Nigerian and America...

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Tade Thompson

Tade Thompson writes science fiction and horror stories. His work appears in collections such as AfroSFv2, African Monsters, and The Year’s Best Science Fiction & Fantasy. He is also the author of Creatures and Survival of Molly Southbourne.