With Son of the Morning, Akwaeke Emezi is set to take readers on a dark, compelling, and fantastical journey through spiritual realms.
By Evidence Egwuono Adjarho
Masobe Books has announced its acquisition of Son of the Morning, the tenth novel by award-winning Nigerian author, Akwaeke Emezi. Renowned for their bold storytelling that bridges Igbo traditions, spirituality, and modern identity, Emezi continues to expand their distinctive literary universe. Son of the Morning reinforces their reputation as an imaginative and daring voice in contemporary African literature.
Masobe Books previously published the Nigerian edition of Emezi’s Somadina, a national book award finalist, and now adds Son of the Morning to its growing catalogue of African literature.
Sharing insight into their novel, Emezi wrote on Instagram:
“A few years ago, I sat down to write what I thought would be a quick little smutty novel. 100k words later, we now have SON OF THE MORNING, a paranormal romance novel with Black southern gothic vibes, featuring a love triangle involving the devil himself.”
Son of the Morning follows Galilee Kincaid, a young woman raised by a close-knit family of Black women in the rural South who has always sensed a secret surrounding her identity. Her life changes when she meets Lucifer Helel, the head of security for her friend’s wealthy family. Their connection reveals that neither of them is entirely human, setting off a conflict that spans Heaven, Hell, and Earth.
With Son of the Morning, Akwaeke Emezi is set to take readers on a dark, compelling, and fantastical journey through spiritual realms.