And living among us are those who are more than human. The book takes place in a future South Africa, where there are a lot of improvements for the future–everyone has a helper android to help make life easier, and the booming genetic engineering business in Port Elizabeth has revitalized the town.Ī hallucinogenic drug is gaining popularity, awakening long-dormant parts of the human brain.

It’s a fabulous debut from an author I hope to see much, much more from.The Prey of Gods is a science fiction and fantasy novel from Harper Voyager, the premier novel by Nicky Drayden. “The Prey of Gods is original, exciting, a fast-paced story with an emotional depth that connects you to the rich cast of characters. even as one particular demigoddess threatens to rip it out. It’s up to a young Zulu girl powerful enough to destroy her entire township, a queer teen plagued with the ability to control minds, a pop diva with serious daddy issues, and a politician with even more serious mommy issues to band together to ensure there’s a future left to worry about.įun and fantastic, Nicky Drayden takes her brilliance as a short story writer and weaves together an elaborate tale that will capture your heart. Īnd an ancient demigoddess hellbent on regaining her former status by preying on the blood and sweat (but mostly blood) of every human she encounters.

That is, if they can survive the present challenges:Ī new hallucinogenic drug sweeping the country. Yes-the days to come are looking very good for South Africans. And in the bustling coastal town of Port Elizabeth, the economy is booming thanks to the genetic engineering industry which has found a welcome home there. The government is harnessing renewable energy to provide infrastructure for the poor. Personal robots are making life easier for the working class.

In South Africa, the future looks promising. From a new voice in the tradition of Lauren Beukes, Ian McDonald, and Nnedi Okorafor comes The Prey of Gods, a fantastic, boundary-challenging tale, set in a South African locale both familiar and yet utterly new, which braids elements of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and dark humor.

The prey of gods by nicky drayden