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. 'A fast-paced; rip-roaring ride that grabs you by the throat and never lets you go. A masterpiece of magic' - Namina Forna; New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones on Beasts of Prey Koffi; gifted with powerful magic; has saved the boy she loves - at a terrible price. 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. Ekon is on the run from the ancient brotherhood he betrayed; and desperate to find Koffi: the girl who saved his life. 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. Separated by land; sea; and gods; Koffi and Ekon will have to risk everything. But the longer they're kept apart; the harder their loyalties are tested. An extraordinary adventure inspired by Pan-African mythology; from New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray.