About the book

Set in a near-future Lagos where folklore manifests as physical law, the narrative follows three sisters bound by a hereditary hex that triggers when they fall in love. When a prominent suitor dies under suspicious circumstances, the siblings must navigate a bureaucratic investigation conducted by a task force specializing in supernatural crimes. They use traditional Yoruba divination and modern forensic techniques to track a killer who mimics the effects of their family curse. The plot centers on tribal history, blood contracts, and the mechanics of inherited magic in an urban setting.

This book is for readers of speculative fiction and mythology-driven mysteries who value logical world-building over abstract metaphor. It appeals to those interested in how ancient cultural traditions operate within modern legal and social systems. Readers understand the specific constraints of the sisters’ magical limitations and walk away with a detailed perspective on the intersection of West African spiritualism and contemporary crime procedural tropes.

Details
Published
2025
Language
EN

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