Where the Dead Brides Gather
Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh is a horror tale set in Nigeria, published by Titan Books on October 22, 2024. This 288-page novel explores themes of possession, malevolent ghosts, and family tensions through the experiences of Bata, a young girl plagued by nightmares. As she confronts a ghost-bride intent on disrupting her cousin’s wedding, Bata embarks on a journey that intertwines the supernatural with the deeply personal.
Readers will find a vivid narrative that delves into the complexities of family secrets and the struggle against dark forces. The story follows Bata as she navigates the realm of dead brides, gaining secret powers to combat vengeful spirits. This edition presents a unique blend of horror and drama, reflecting the rich tapestry of African literature while engaging with universal themes of love and loss.
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A powerful Nigeria-set horror tale of possession, malevolent ghosts, family tensions, secrets and murder from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement and ‘Queen of African Horror’. For readers of Octavia Butler, Ben Okri and Koji Suzuki.
Bata, a young girl tormented by nightmares, wakes up one night to find herself standing sentinel before her cousin’s door. Her cousin is to get married the next morning, but only if she can escape the murderous attack of a ghost-bride, who used to be engaged to her groom.
A supernatural possession helps Bata battle and vanquish the vengeful ghost bride, and following a botched exorcism, she is transported to Ibaja-La, the realm of dead brides. There, she receives secret powers to fight malevolent ghost-brides before being sent back to the human realm, where she must learn to harness her new abilities as she strives to protect those whom she loves.
By turns touching and terrifying, this is vivid supernatural horror story of family drama, long-held secrets, possession, death – and what lies beyond.
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