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Naturally, it’s an extremely exciting time for Gray, who’s working diligently to finish her trilogy as talks go on about casting, setting a director, and even potentially shooting on location on the African continent.Īfro curly hair teenager reading book at park while sitting leaning at a trees and meadow in the park. Gray’s story was so striking that it was picked up by Netflix for an on-screen adaptation before the book even hit shelves. By the journey’s end, they’ve learned terrible truths and made some pretty hard choices, which they must now face the consequences of in the upcoming July 2022 follow-up, Beasts of Ruin. I may take liberties, but for the most part, they’re terrifying creatures, and they’re based on real lore.”īeasts of Prey tells the tale of two Black teens, Koffi and Ekon, who journey into the jungle in search of a monster, yet end up uncovering secrets about themselves and the world they inhabit. “The Wolof people in Senegal, the Zulu people in South Africa these are creatures that they have described and passed down through their stories. “The monsters you read about in this series are from lore from different parts of Africa,” she said. Taking about five years from start to finish, Gray constructed a magical, mystical adventure inspired by heavily researched traditional mythologies across the African continent. But the longer they're kept apart, the harder their loyalties are tested.“I left Ghana really wanting to write a fantasy story that captured all of the power and excellence and all of the cool things that I saw.” Separated by land, sea, and gods, Koffi and Ekon will have to risk everything. But as he treks into the greater wilds of Eshoza in search of her, he must also contend with secrets his ancestors never wanted him to know. Now Koffi is a servant to the god of death, and must choose between the life she once had, or the life she could have if she truly embraced her power.Įkon is on the run from the ancient brotherhood he betrayed, and desperate to find Koffi: the girl who saved his life. Koffi, gifted with powerful magic, has saved the boy she loves - at a terrible price. A masterpiece of magic' - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones on Beasts of Prey

'A fast-paced, rip-roaring ride that grabs you by the throat and never lets you go. The powerful and magical sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller BEASTS OF PREY, perfect for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES.