Kirjahaku

Mythical creatures, tormented heroes, and intense battles, an enthralling fantasy novel steeped in African folklore.

TJ Young has been surrounded by magic his entire life, yet he has never tapped into it... until now.Fourteen-year-old TJ grew up normal in a secret community of gifted diviners in the heart of modern-day Los Angeles. His powerful sister was ordained to lead his people into a new age of prosperity, but her mysterious death in Nigeria threatens to destroy the very foundations of TJ's world.Desperate to pick up where his sister left off and uncover the secrets behind her questionable death, TJ commits himself to unlocking the magical heritage that has always eluded him. So he enrolls in Camp Olosa-a remedial magic school for the divinely less-than-gifted in the humid swamps of New Orleans.But little does he know, TJ is destined to cross paths with powerful spirits of old thought lost to time: the orishas.Delve into this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of the West African Orishas, where TJ will encounter unlikely allies, tough-as-gatorhide instructors, and the ancient secrets of the orishas.

A pirate crew in shambles. A military officer on the rise. And a city of ruin and silk.While Zala and her band of marauders set their eyes on the imperial capital, Karim of the Vaaji Empire finds himself in a new position of power.Each has opposing motivation revolving around the same individual: Jelani, Zala's husband and Karim's prisoner. A man who has the key to an unlimited fuel source for the empire's new airship.Zala wants nothing more than to free her husband from the clutches of the empire. But Karim must extract information from the man at all cost. If either of them fails, it would be the end of them-Zala's life bond, and Karim's military career.But little do either of them know there's another plot brewing behind their backs. And it involves a certain airship.Delve into this pirate fantasy inspired by the West Indies, The Swahili Coast, and Arabia, where Zala and Karim will face off against callous marauders and loathsome imperials.

TJ Young has been surrounded by magic his entire life, yet he has never tapped into it... until now.Fourteen-year-old TJ grew up normal in a secret community of gifted diviners in the heart of modern-day Los Angeles. His powerful sister was ordained to lead his people into a new age of prosperity, but her mysterious death in Nigeria threatens to destroy the very foundations of TJ's world.Desperate to pick up where his sister left off and uncover the secrets behind her questionable death, TJ commits himself to unlocking the magical heritage that has always eluded him. So he enrolls in Camp Olosa-a remedial magic school for the divinely less-than-gifted in the humid swamps of New Orleans.But little does he know, TJ is destined to cross paths with powerful spirits of old thought lost to time: the Orishas.Delve into this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of the West African gods, where TJ will encounter unlikely allies, tough-as-gatorhide instructors, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas.

Never make a deal with a deity.Promises with one are impossible to keep.TJ Young spent last summer fighting to unlock the secrets behind his sister's mysterious death but found himself battling the magic of the ancient Orishas instead. And some of the answers he sought came with a promise he may not be able to keep: to dismantle new human construction on the coastline of Lagos, Nigeria by the start of spring.But how does a teenager do away with decades of infrastructure in only half a year?He'll need to enlist the help of new allies, mortal and immortal alike. And thankfully, after surviving the grueling magical curriculum of Camp Olosa, he's now headed to the most prestigious magic school in West Africa: Ifa Academy for Tomorrow's Diviners.But will that be enough as he prepares for what can only end in an all-out war between mortals and gods?Find out in this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of West Africa, where TJ will encounter forgotten tales, mystical realms lost to time, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas.

Never make a deal with a deity.Promises with one are impossible to keep.TJ Young spent last summer fighting to unlock the secrets behind his sister's mysterious death but found himself battling the magic of the ancient Orishas instead. And some of the answers he sought came with a promise he may not be able to keep: to dismantle new human construction on the coastline of Lagos, Nigeria by the start of spring.But how does a teenager do away with decades of infrastructure in only half a year?He'll need to enlist the help of new allies, mortal and immortal alike. And thankfully, after surviving the grueling magical curriculum of Camp Olosa, he's now headed to the most prestigious magic school in West Africa: Ifa Academy for Tomorrow's Diviners.But will that be enough as he prepares for what can only end in an all-out war between mortals and gods?Find out in this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of West Africa, where TJ will encounter forgotten tales, mystical realms lost to time, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas.

What happens when deities need help?They seek out mortals, of course.In this three-story collection, you'll find magical tales of deities among mortals from the Sky Realm, New York City, and Cosmic Planes too far to reach. Find out if Eshu, the gatekeeping trickster, can hoodwink the creation deity, Obatala, to craft him a human body. If he fails, he may never get in contact with a mortal that needs his help.Journey with Oya, the windweaving warrior, as she battles to communicate an important message to one of her divine children on Earth. If she can't, doom will fall upon mankind. War with Shango, the hero of lightning, who fights alongside Thor against an uncompromising mystic foe. If they can't come together to face the dark, there may no longer be light for humanity.Can the Orishas succeed?Find out in this collection of short stories and a novelette tied to the TJ Young & The Orishas series, a young adult fantasy based on the mythology of the West African spirits, where deities travel among mortals for the first time in ages.

A pirate crew in shambles. A military officer on the rise. And a city of ruin and silk. While Zala and her band of marauders set their eyes on the imperial capital, Karim of the Vaaji Empire finds himself in a new position of power.Each has opposing motivation revolving around the same individual: Jelani, Zala's husband and Karim's prisoner. A man who has the key to an unlimited fuel source for the empire's new airship. Zala wants nothing more than to free her husband from the clutches of the empire. But Karim must extract information from the man at all cost. If either of them fails, it would be the end of them-Zala's life bond, and Karim's military career.But little do either of them know there's another plot brewing behind their backs. And it involves a certain airship.Delve into this pirate fantasy inspired by the West Indies, The Swahili Coast, and Arabia, where Zala and Karim will face off against callous marauders and loathsome imperials.

How do you break a god out from a cosmic prison?You bring a crew and a whole lot of magic.TJ Young never asked to be a hero. He'd much rather hang out with his friends, go to school, and maybe finally work up the courage to tell his best friend Manny how he feels. But life as a sixteen-year-old diviner doesn't come with a handbook.After last year's disaster-tidal waves, fallen skyscrapers, and the scars he'll carry forever-TJ just wants a break. But the chaos he helped unleash has caught the attention of the Court of All, a council of gods from across the realms. They've accused TJ and Shango of causing the death of the Norse god Thor. But there's no way. Besides the Orishas, TJ's never met another deity. Worse, the Court of All wants to deplete the world of Shango's magical essense, leaving his divine children without a Lord of Lightning.Now, TJ has no choice but to step up. With a heist to pull off and the fate of the divinerkind's Ashe on the line, he gathers a crew of new and old allies-including the terrifying new headmistress and a sharp-shooting Orisha. But as TJ navigates the Frost Realm and even the dreams of gods, he realizes that saving Shango-and himself-might come at a price too high to pay.Can TJ pull off the rescue of a lifetime, or will he and his friends be trapped in a prison where no mortal-or god-has ever escaped?Find out in this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of West Africa, where TJ will encounter cosmic trials, unbreakable prisons, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas.

With no magic, no brawn, and no pirate crew, Zala seeks to steal back the one treasure that matters to her most: her husband.