The hunt begins - but are they the hunters or the hunted?' For Koffi and Ekon, the outlook is bleak - unless they can capture the Shetani, the vicious monster that plagues their city. Until a fire at the Night Zoo upends his future and, on the brink of his final rite of passage, Ekon is cast out - his reputation left in tatters. As the son of a decorated hero, Ekon is destined to become an elite warrior. But when they are threatened by the Zoo's cruel master, Koffi unleashes a power she doesn't fully understand. 'Magic doesn't exist in the broken city of Lkossa anymore, especially for girls like 16-year-old Koffi,' reads the official synopsis of 'Beasts of Prey.' 'Indentured to the notorious Night Zoo, she cares for its fearsome mythical creatures to pay off her family's debts. Kirkus reviews, which deemed the book 'a dazzling debut,' said Gray's book 'will ensnare readers, keeping them engaged with its energetic pace.'

'Beasts of Prey,' the first book of Gray's planned trilogy, was released in late September of this year and immediately landed on the New York Times Best Seller list by the close of the month, Gray had signed a development deal with Netflix.

in the Gearhart Hall auditorium, with a reception to follow. Gray will visit the UA campus this week, speaking to several student groups and giving a public lecture on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. But since Ayana Gray, author of the best seller 'Beasts of Prey,' is a University of Arkansas alumna, we're getting lucky. But the longer they're kept apart, the harder their loyalties are tested.Īn extraordinary adventure inspired by Pan-African mythology, from New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray.It's not every day that Northwest Arkansas gets the chance to host a personal visit from a glittering new literary superstar. Separated by land, sea, and gods, Koffi and Ekon will have to risk everything. But as he treks into the greater wilds of Eshoza in search of her, he must also contend with secrets his ancestors never wanted him to know. Now Koffi is a servant to the god of death, and must choose between the life she once had, or the life she could have if she truly embraced her power.Įkon is on the run from the ancient brotherhood he betrayed, and desperate to find Koffi: the girl who saved his life. Koffi, gifted with powerful magic, has saved the boy she loves - at a terrible price.

A masterpiece of magic' - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones on Beasts of Prey 'A fast-paced, rip-roaring ride that grabs you by the throat and never lets you go. The powerful and magical sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller BEASTS OF PREY, perfect for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES.

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