Nasir is about to start his life in college. Coming from a small town, he’s not used to the big city life and at first, it’s a lot to handle. But when he arrives he realizes that he’s in way over his head. With certain forces lurking in the ether, demented figures after him and ancient gods in the fray, Nasir’s world is turned upside down. Anyone who is a fan of Rick Riordan or Neil Gaiman will enjoy this spin on on age-old story. Delve into the world of the Yoruba and learn about African history in a way that you wouldn’t expect.
Title: A Hidden Message (The Forgotten Tales Book 1)
Author: Elijah Shaw
Pages: 85
Genre: Mythology, African history
My review
What a thriller this is!
A Hidden Message by Elijah Shaw is undoubtedly one of the best stories ever crafted in the mythological fiction genre. It is a blend of African mythology, history, culture with contemporary fiction. We can witness how the modern-day scene is quickly transcending into age-old magical African history. The story is crafted in a way to create a perfect connection between these two entirely different worlds. This magical reality is introduced through the life of Nasir Johnson, a freshman from San Diego state university.
He is a guy who survives with his unique charm and wit. At first, his story seems like anything but ordinary. But then a quick surprise hit hard Nasir’s life. He is suddenly manipulated by some strangers to take part in a quest to unravel his destiny. He realizes that he is not what he thought of. This newfound excitement and knowledge led him eventually to assume his role in the age-old war for power and supremacy.
What makes this tale apart from others is its take on African mythology. It is one of the less explored areas in fiction. But this tale proves that it is more exciting than any of its counterparts. The credit surely goes to the author. He carefully crafted a good story out of this conflict around world mythology. I admire his storytelling skills so much because the story never loses its excitement and thrill. The humorous take on every issue enabled a smooth flow of the story.
I really liked the characterization, especially of the protagonist. His quick wit and light-heartedness along with firm determination sets him apart as a character.
Honestly, I think that this story ended too quickly. Because it has much more potential and it ended in this absolute possibility. I’m really looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
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