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Hero of Numbani

Hero of Numbani

AdventureScience Fiction
Pages
304
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

"W niezbyt odległej przyszłości w rozwiniętym technologicznie afrykańskim mieście Numbani ludzie żyją w harmonii z humanoidalnymi robotami – omnikami. Kiedy groźny terrorysta próbuje ją zniszczyć, na scenę wkracza Efi Oladele."

Prose complexity
3/10

Vibe

AdventurousHopeful
Coming of AgeFound Family

Genres

Adventure Science Fiction YA Fantasy Young Adult Cyberpunk Dystopian

About the author

N
Nicky Drayden

Nicky Drayden is a systems analyst turned science fiction author based in Austin, Texas, who writes prose alongside her day job in code. Her debut novel, The Prey of Gods, was named to The New York Times' Best of New Science Fiction and Fantasy and won the Compton Crook Award. A two-time Locus Award finalist and Lambda Award nominee, she has also written Escaping Exodus and Temper, and has published more than thirty short stories in venues including Shimmer and Daily Science Fiction, drawing par...

Characters

Efi OladeleProtagonist

A young, technologically advanced girl from Numbani who steps forward when a terrorist threatens her city's harmony between humans and omnics.

Efi Oladele (Orisa)Protagonist

A brilliant young engineer in Numbani who builds and repairs robots, including her own creation Orisa.

DoomfistAntagonist

A powerful and dangerous terrorist who attempts to destroy the harmony in Numbani.

OrisaSupporting

Efi's robot companion, a powerful construct built to protect the city of Numbani from an extremist threat.

All characters in Hero of Numbani

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hero of Numbani part of a larger universe?

    This novel is set in the Overwatch universe, expanding on the lore and characters from the popular video game. It provides background and new adventures for characters familiar to players of the game.

  • Do I need to play the Overwatch game to understand the book?

    While familiarity with the Overwatch game enhances the reading experience, the novel is written to be accessible to new readers. It introduces the world and characters in a way that doesn't require prior game knowledge.