The Black God's Drums

Ever wondered what it would take to change your destiny and save your city from a secret weapon? In an alternate New Orleans teeming with airships, magic, and spirits, you'll join a girl with a powerful secret who must make a dangerous bargain to get what she wants. Discover how to navigate a world of political intrigue, divine power, and thrilling espionage. You'll learn how trusting a sky-captain with a mysterious past, harnessing the power of African gods, and embracing your own hidden abilities can be the key to averting a catastrophic war and forging your own path to freedom.

P. Djèlí Clark is an award-winning speculative fiction author and an accomplished academic historian specializing in the history of slavery and emancipation in the Atlantic world. His fiction is deeply informed by his historical expertise, blending meticulously researched pasts with imaginative magic and mythology to create vibrant, alternative worlds. This unique fusion allows him to explore themes of colonialism, resistance, and identity, bringing a powerful and authentic voice to stories rooted in African and African-American traditions.