The Boy to Beat the Gods

About this book

The Orishas are ruthless gods with a taste for destruction and human flesh. Kayode dreams of the day he can get his hands on the forbidden fruit of the baobab tree – the source of the Orishas' power – and use that power to free his people. 

On the day his sister is snatched by the gods, a single fruit mysteriously appears in his path – and he takes his chance. But it’s a risk. Many humans who have eaten the fruit end up dead rather than powerful, but he needs his sister back. 

In a fun-packed fantasy adventure, inspired by aspects of Caribbean and African culture and spirituality, Kayode joins forces with a vengeful princess and a shapeshifting trickster god in an attempt to put an end to the cycle of terror and human sacrifice. 

With exciting and imaginative battle scenes, and an energetic narrative, Kayode’s story is one of determination and courage which will have wide appeal, showing that even those who seem indestructible have their weaknesses.