Goldenborn
After witnessing a magic ball of light leave her father in a coma, Akoma Addo makes it her mission to understand the supernatural. She even goes so far as to join a secret police unit dedicated to solving magical crimes in San Francisco’s AfricaTown, hoping to unravel the mystery of her father’s extended illness and to make use of the unit’s advanced tech in the meantime. But when a body is found in a pool of molten gold, Akoma finds herself at the centre of a much larger – and more dangerous – mystery.
Based on Ghanaian mythology and set in the near-future, Goldenborn is a thrilling blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery. Akoma grapples with secrets, changing beliefs, and difficult emotions as she moves toward solving a huge case at work that turns out to be related to her father's coma. On top of everything else, she’s falling fast for a boy who turns out to be deeply connected to all of it.
Fresh, fast-paced, and full of fascinating tech, magic, and a stunning vision of a more inclusive future, this book has something for everyone. The Ghanaian mythology, food, and fashion threaded through the story makes for a vivid setting blended seamlessly with sci fi and magical elements to make a truly unique book. Akoma’s story is a rollercoaster of intrigue, romance, and self-discovery that will leave the reader hungering for more.
