Moon Witch, Spider King
Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James is the second installment in the Dark Star trilogy, published by National Geographic Books on March 15, 2022. This unabridged edition invites readers into a richly woven narrative that centers on Sogolon the Moon Witch, who provides her own account of the events surrounding a mysterious boy’s disappearance. The story unfolds against a mythical African landscape, where Sogolon confronts her adversary, Aesi, the chancellor to the king, in a century-long feud marked by power struggles and personal motivations.
In this novel, Sogolon’s perspective offers a unique lens on the events previously depicted in Black Leopard, Red Wolf, allowing for a deeper exploration of themes such as power and identity. The narrative intertwines elements of adventure and historical fantasy, as Sogolon battles not only external foes but also the societal expectations placed upon her. Readers will find a compelling exploration of the dynamics of empire and the strength of a woman determined to assert her voice in a world dominated by men. This edition, with its engaging storytelling and intricate character development, is a significant continuation of the trilogy’s themes and narrative depth.
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“Masterfully flips the first installment on its head… James makes the mythic tantalizingly real.’” —Esquire
“Even more brilliant than the first.” —Buzzfeed
An Instant New York Times Bestseller
From Marlon James, author of the bestselling National Book Award finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf, the second book in the Dark Star trilogy.
In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. In Moon Witch, Spider King, Sogolon takes center stage and gives her own account of what happened to the boy, and how she plotted and fought, triumphed and failed as she looked for him. It’s also the story of a century-long feud—seen through the eyes of a 177-year-old witch—that Sogolon had with the Aesi, chancellor to the king. It is said that Aesi works so closely with the king that together they are like the eight limbs of one spider. Aesi’s power is considerable—and deadly. It takes brains and courage to challenge him, which Sogolon does for reasons of her own.
Both a brilliant narrative device—seeing the story told in Black Leopard, Red Wolf from the perspective of an adversary and a woman—as well as a fascinating battle between different versions of empire, Moon Witch, Spider King delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story. Part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man, it is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap.
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