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Tony Debajo

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Tony’s inspiration for his novel comes from his time spent in Nigeria, where he became fascinated with the culture of his heritage.

His passion for reading was built on tales of ancient civilisations. He was enthralled by their way of life, beliefs, and cultures. He devoured any books he could lay his hands on about the Roman empire, the Mongol empire, ancient Greece, Nordic civilisations, but most of all the mythology associated with these people.

He soon realised that his country of origin was equally rich with traditions, tales of ancient gods and acts of heroism and decided to tap into that world.

Garnering tales and folklore remembered as a child, some of which would have been passed down t
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Tony Debajo Growing up as a teen in Nigeria and witnessing my fair share of mysterious events would make for a great plot in a book. I've actually taken some of t…moreGrowing up as a teen in Nigeria and witnessing my fair share of mysterious events would make for a great plot in a book. I've actually taken some of these stories and incorporated them into my debut novel.(less)
Tony Debajo I've got a few, but on the top of my list are the last two releases from Joe Abercrombie, A Little Hatred and The Trouble with Peace, followed by Chri…moreI've got a few, but on the top of my list are the last two releases from Joe Abercrombie, A Little Hatred and The Trouble with Peace, followed by Christain Cameron's The New Achilles and The last Greek.(less)
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Tony Debajo and 22 other people liked Zara's review of The Devils (The Devils, #1):
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1.5. Can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m so glad this is over. RTC."
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"I didn't know what to expect from the eargerly anticipated follow up to Tony Debajo's debut novel, needless to say it did not disappoint.
A Heart Full of Malice picks up from where 'In Shadow of Ruin' left off by being thrown back into the brothers' v" Read more of this review »
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"This was another amazing read just like the book 1 . The character development of the 3 princes it's outstanding. You get to meet alot of new characters. You will be rooting for the royal family to re-unite and face their evil uncle. There is a scene" Read more of this review »
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" I plan to write 3 books for this series and potentially have a couple of stand-alone books set in the same world. "
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“The boy took his seat at one side of the fire, his men arrayed about him like the spikes on a porcupine's back, all bristling with spears.”
Tony Debajo, In the Shadow of Ruin

“If you say the gods have deemed it is your time to fall, it will be on top of our broken bodies, and we will walk with you to the underworld.”
Tony Debajo, In the Shadow of Ruin

“There comes a time when every man must stand and fight, discarding all his fears and embracing his fate.”
Tony Debajo, In the Shadow of Ruin

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Poll for April's group read, 'Reading Across the African Diaspora'. Which selection would you like to read? This poll will remain open until March 8. This should give us enough time to purchase/borrow the book in order to start reading on April 1. Please remember to only vote if you plan on participating.

 
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Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih by Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih (not available on Kindle)
 
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