by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Award-winning author Suyi Davies Okungbowa returns in the final installment of the Nameless Republic trilogy with a tale of villains, allies, and a world on the brink of destruction, perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Evan Winter, and James Islington.
The old world has fallen. Now is the time of serpents.
The continent is split. The islands have sunk. The empire of Bassa is no more. With the resistant Nameless Republic and the conquering Kangalaland on the brink of war, all must choose a side: ally, or fall. Oon's heroes and villains must rise from their ashes and meet a Third Great War.
Peace won't come easy. Long-lost family will fight to reach Danso before war erases him forever. Lilong has survived the island catastrophe but lost her power, and will do anything to get it back. And fate will find Esheme where it left her—will the dead queen rise again?
For Oon, the first season of the five states is a season of serpents. After the storms pass and winds blow, what will remain? And who will survive?
"A satisfying, worthy conclusion. In this trilogy, Okungbowa has crafted an epic with heart and an unflinching portrayal of the best and worst of humanity and the mixtures in-between. Inseparable from its West African influences, this is a complex tale with both deep characterization and a grand scope, leading through many twists and turns to the inevitable, wrenching finale." ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Okungbowa's trilogy closes with a bang, a strong conclusion to a compelling series rooted in West African folklore and with all the trappings of epic fantasy. Between the rich characters and the history and culture of the fictional peoples of the novel, fans of African- inspired fantasy and political fantasy tales will enjoy." ―Booklist
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Suyi Davies Okungbowa is a Nigerian author of fantasy, science fiction, and general speculative work. He is the author of the epic fantasy trilogy The Nameless Republic (including Son of the Storm and Warrior of the Wind). His debut godpunk fantasy novel, David Mogo, Godhunter (Abaddon, 2019), won the 2020 Nommo Award for Best Novel. His shorter works have appeared in various periodicals and anthologies and have been nominated for various awards. He earned his MFA in creative writing from the University of Arizona and lives in Ontario, where he teaches at the University of Ottawa. Follow him on social media (as @suyidavies everywhere), or via his newsletter, SuyiAfterFive.com.

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