The Ancient's Game

Set against the backdrop of the 1920s World Fair and inspired by African diasporic folklore, this debut fantasy follows sixteen-year-old Kellan DuCuivre as she navigates a treacherous competition to secure an apprenticeship that could save her adoptive father. Forbidden from practicing her unique makecraft magic, Kellan secretly risks everything to participate in a dangerous gauntlet amidst political intrigue and ancient secrets within a city on the brink of chaos. As she forms a fragile bond with an illegitimate heir and confronts mounting threats, her journey uncovers the hidden legacies of her city and the powerful forces that shape its destiny.