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Ghost Tribes: The Ghost of Africa
In a semi-fictional verisimilitude of the continent of Africa, all the tribes are ruled by kings, smaller breakaway tribes are ruled by chiefs, and all are governed by the council of paramount—a legion of the noble tribes of the continent.
The principal story follows the tale of Likando and the war of the brother kings. Likando is the Lozi tribe’s princess, heir-elect to the throne, and the only legitimate child of the Lozi king, Simasiku Lumeta. However, growing without the presence of her mother, and her father never having told her the story of who her mother is or where she is or if she is even alive today, causes her to begin searching for the truth against her father’s permission and/or consent. She stumbles upon darker truths that result in her to learn that her birth may not have been a result of love or mere chance, but a carefully considered and planned series of events. This leads the princess into taking courses of action that bring her tribe, family, and overall kingdom to the brink of near-extinction.
The second part of the tale which begins eight years before the events of the first novel follows the story of Kaleya, the lost son of nothing who, after waking up alone in the jungle with no memory of his identity or his past prior, goes on a quest to discover the truth behind his stolen memories but entangles himself in a series of circumstances that result in him having to fight for his survival more often than not. The second part of the story simultaneously chronicles the Ghost of Africa, an enigma thought to be a demon that terrorizes tribes around a territory it claimed as its own three years before the events of the novel. Before the Ghost of Africa occupied the territory it occupies, there lived a thriving tribe with an organized structure and an army of possessed soldiers, ten thousand strong. However, when the Ghost of Africa first emerged, it led an army of exiled tribesmen-turned cannibal, who form the population referred to as the cannibals tribeless in the millions, against the growing tribe and thus, overwhelming its army and having the cannibals devour the raw flesh of the men, women, and children of the tribe. After wiping out of existence the tribe that existed in its territory prior, the demon goes on to fence that very territory with the skulls of the tribe’s populist on barbed wooden stakes in the hundreds of thousands all around that territory as a warning for anyone who ever dared to trespass.
The first book in the series, The Ghost of Africa, opens with Likando, the heir-elect to the Lozi throne, preparing for the maturity ceremony who gets ambushed by a gang of purported ‘mixed-breeds’. This series of events leads her to come face-to-face with the Ghost of Africa.
The principal story follows the tale of Likando and the war of the brother kings. Likando is the Lozi tribe’s princess, heir-elect to the throne, and the only legitimate child of the Lozi king, Simasiku Lumeta. However, growing without the presence of her mother, and her father never having told her the story of who her mother is or where she is or if she is even alive today, causes her to begin searching for the truth against her father’s permission and/or consent. She stumbles upon darker truths that result in her to learn that her birth may not have been a result of love or mere chance, but a carefully considered and planned series of events. This leads the princess into taking courses of action that bring her tribe, family, and overall kingdom to the brink of near-extinction.
The second part of the tale which begins eight years before the events of the first novel follows the story of Kaleya, the lost son of nothing who, after waking up alone in the jungle with no memory of his identity or his past prior, goes on a quest to discover the truth behind his stolen memories but entangles himself in a series of circumstances that result in him having to fight for his survival more often than not. The second part of the story simultaneously chronicles the Ghost of Africa, an enigma thought to be a demon that terrorizes tribes around a territory it claimed as its own three years before the events of the novel. Before the Ghost of Africa occupied the territory it occupies, there lived a thriving tribe with an organized structure and an army of possessed soldiers, ten thousand strong. However, when the Ghost of Africa first emerged, it led an army of exiled tribesmen-turned cannibal, who form the population referred to as the cannibals tribeless in the millions, against the growing tribe and thus, overwhelming its army and having the cannibals devour the raw flesh of the men, women, and children of the tribe. After wiping out of existence the tribe that existed in its territory prior, the demon goes on to fence that very territory with the skulls of the tribe’s populist on barbed wooden stakes in the hundreds of thousands all around that territory as a warning for anyone who ever dared to trespass.
The first book in the series, The Ghost of Africa, opens with Likando, the heir-elect to the Lozi throne, preparing for the maturity ceremony who gets ambushed by a gang of purported ‘mixed-breeds’. This series of events leads her to come face-to-face with the Ghost of Africa.
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First published January 1, 2019
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January 26, 2019
Ghost Tribes: The Ghost of Africa by Venancio Cadle Gomani Jr. is a beautiful book that is culturally so rich that it is impossible to not like it. It is an enriched and captivating tale which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
The book opens with a bang and ends on such a high note that I was left thoroughly impressed by the author's ability to pull off something like this, which is conceptually so heavy, with such ease and precision. The writing is commendable and I am looking forward to reading more works by the author.
The characterization could have been better, but it is one of those books in which story is the main hero and the characters come next. So overall it proved to be a pretty good read and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes reading books with more emphasis on the story than characters.
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The book opens with a bang and ends on such a high note that I was left thoroughly impressed by the author's ability to pull off something like this, which is conceptually so heavy, with such ease and precision. The writing is commendable and I am looking forward to reading more works by the author.
The characterization could have been better, but it is one of those books in which story is the main hero and the characters come next. So overall it proved to be a pretty good read and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes reading books with more emphasis on the story than characters.
You can also read this review on www.thereadingbud.com
January 3, 2019
kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. never read an African themed story that's this exciting
January 4, 2019
I'll try not to be biased and outline both goods and bads.
The bads, to begin with: There are two characters I wished would have been developed a little bit more. Ghost Tribes is a rich story with a whole plethora of amazing characters, each with amazing stories of their own thus, despite the two (the King of Cannibals and the Hybrid-King) characters not being all-too-prominent in the story, I would have loved to have heard more of their stories personally. Following a recent podcast, the author did outline that it may have been for a reason that their stories weren't as developed as it should have been, and his reason was that their backstories play a huge role in the coming sequel so looking forward to that and hope he builds more on those two characters. Besides this, the story was pretty much flawless, which brings me to the goods.
Ghost Tribes a very rich story with characters that each have deep backstories of their own and that's so amazing to have to follow. The storytelling is amazing in that the author finds that sweet balance between stroking curiosity for the sequels and more of the story, while also sticking to the subject matter with utter raw passion. I can't say this enough but this novel is, by far, the best novel I have read in a very long time.
Among many others, the heavily cultural tone of the story is peculiar in an almost daring way. Never in all my life have I ever seen or read a story about Africa this exciting and just brilliant.
It's hard to talk about the story without commenting on the shocking twist at the end. Mind B-LOWN! The actions scenes are epic; the romance is so strong and almost euphoric; the pain and struggle are as heartwrenching as it gets; the interconnections between characters; the suspense: I'll say it again, Ghost Tribes is by far the best novel I have read in a very long time.
My respect goes out to the writer and his team for putting together such an amazing story. Despite my one critique against the book, I've gone right ahead and given it a whole 5-star rating.
The bads, to begin with: There are two characters I wished would have been developed a little bit more. Ghost Tribes is a rich story with a whole plethora of amazing characters, each with amazing stories of their own thus, despite the two (the King of Cannibals and the Hybrid-King) characters not being all-too-prominent in the story, I would have loved to have heard more of their stories personally. Following a recent podcast, the author did outline that it may have been for a reason that their stories weren't as developed as it should have been, and his reason was that their backstories play a huge role in the coming sequel so looking forward to that and hope he builds more on those two characters. Besides this, the story was pretty much flawless, which brings me to the goods.
Ghost Tribes a very rich story with characters that each have deep backstories of their own and that's so amazing to have to follow. The storytelling is amazing in that the author finds that sweet balance between stroking curiosity for the sequels and more of the story, while also sticking to the subject matter with utter raw passion. I can't say this enough but this novel is, by far, the best novel I have read in a very long time.
Among many others, the heavily cultural tone of the story is peculiar in an almost daring way. Never in all my life have I ever seen or read a story about Africa this exciting and just brilliant.
It's hard to talk about the story without commenting on the shocking twist at the end. Mind B-LOWN! The actions scenes are epic; the romance is so strong and almost euphoric; the pain and struggle are as heartwrenching as it gets; the interconnections between characters; the suspense: I'll say it again, Ghost Tribes is by far the best novel I have read in a very long time.
My respect goes out to the writer and his team for putting together such an amazing story. Despite my one critique against the book, I've gone right ahead and given it a whole 5-star rating.
January 3, 2019
A truly thrilling tale of love, betrayal, strength, and adventure. The book begins as powerful as it ends. This, by far, has to be the greatest African tale ever told, and I mean that as emphatic as it gets.
The story is powerful and dark. The writing is so emphatic, you are absorbed into the world created by the author, feeling every ounce of exhilaration as the story intends.
A truly must read. Perhaps my greatest read in a very long time. I speak on behalf of many when I say I can't wait for the second book.
The story is powerful and dark. The writing is so emphatic, you are absorbed into the world created by the author, feeling every ounce of exhilaration as the story intends.
A truly must read. Perhaps my greatest read in a very long time. I speak on behalf of many when I say I can't wait for the second book.
January 3, 2019
Wow! Just WOW! Very few words can go into describing just how truly outstanding this novel is.
The passion and soul of the book are incredible. A breathtakingly captivating piece. I have read many novels in my day, but nothing compares to this novel. At first, it seemed more so as though a Game of Thrones typa book. But then a few pages into the book and you get the feel of how original the plot, characters, and storytelling is
The passion and soul of the book are incredible. A breathtakingly captivating piece. I have read many novels in my day, but nothing compares to this novel. At first, it seemed more so as though a Game of Thrones typa book. But then a few pages into the book and you get the feel of how original the plot, characters, and storytelling is
January 3, 2019
oh my goodness, I cried so many times in this book. The love story was so powerful. And the twist ending was very original. I can't think of any book I've read that ended the way this one did. Such a strong story, rich characters and plot, the culture aspect was fun to discover, and the concept of hybrids and thoroughbreds and tribeless was so amazing
January 3, 2019
my goodness, it's so dark and scary. makes the romance all the more impactful. Loved every bit of it especially the plot twist at the end
January 4, 2019
best african novel i have ever read. maybe best story i have read period
January 4, 2019
it's a hard book to hate cause of how rich the story is and how emphatic and captivating the storytelling is. A truly must read
January 4, 2019
oh, my gosh. this book was such a good read. cried so much at the end. can't wait for the sequel
January 3, 2019
With an ending just as intense and heated as the opening, the book draws you into its world.
Quite frankly, I'm blown away by this book. I look forward to the sequel
Quite frankly, I'm blown away by this book. I look forward to the sequel
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