Koffi and Ekon form a tentative alliance and together enter the Greater Jungle, a world steeped in wild, frightening magic and untold dangers. Meanwhile, Koffi believes finding the Shetani could also be the key to solving her own problems. Koffi’s power ultimately saves Ekon’s life, but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior.ĭesperate to redeem himself, Ekon vows to hunt the Shetani and end its reign of terror, but he can’t do it alone. But on the night of his final rite of passage, Ekon encounters not only the Shetani-a vicious monster that has plagued the city for nearly a century and stalks his nightmares, but Koffi who seems to have the power to ward off the beast. But the night those she loves are gravely threatened by the Zoo’s cruel master, Koffi finally unleashes the power she doesn’t fully understand, upending her life completely.Īs the second son of a decorated hero, Ekon is all but destined to become a Son of the Six-an elite warrior-and uphold a family legacy. Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, Koffi knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus. There’s no such thing as magic in the broken city of Lkossa, especially for sixteen-year-old Koffi, who holds a power within her that could only be described as magic-a power that if discovered could cost her life. The livestream is happening soon so be sure to pick up your copy of Beasts of Prey here.In this much-anticipated series opener, fate binds two Black teenagers together as they strike a dangerous alliance to hunt down the creature menacing their home-and uncover ancient deadly secrets. You can also join the Penguin Platform Discord here to discuss with fellow readers all the spoilery and non-spoilery bits about the book.

Penguin Platform will be hosting a livestream on their YouTube channel on March 29 at 7pm, where Ayana Gray will be answering readers’ questions. She crosses path with Ekon, the outcast who was destined to become an elite warrior until the Night Zoo upends his future. The world is unravelled when, seeing how these creatures she cares for are being threatened by the Zoo’s master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn’t understand.

The March book is a Pan-African mythological fantasy set in the city of Lkossa, where sixteen-year-old Koffi works at the Night Zoo to take care of mythical creatures.

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