Blackheart Man

The magical island of Chynchin is facing conquerors from abroad and something sinister from within in this entrancing fantasy from the Grand Master Award-winning author Nalo Hopkinson.

Veycosi, in training as a griot (an historian and musician), hopes to sail off to examine the rare Alamat Book of Light and thus secure a spot for himself on Chynchin's Colloquium of scholars. However, unexpected events prevent that from happening. Fifteen Ymisen galleons arrive in the harbor to force a trade agreement on Chynchin. Veycosi tries to help, hoping to prove himself with a bold move, but quickly finds himself in way over his head.

Bad turns to worse when malign forces start stirring. Pickens (children) are disappearing and an ancient invading army, long frozen into piche (tar) statues by island witches is stirring to life--led by the fearsome demon known as the Blackheart Man. Veycosi has problems in his polyamorous personal life, too. How much trouble can a poor student take? Or cause all by himself as the line between myth and history blends in this delightfully sly tale by one of greatest novelists.

Author: Nalo Hopkinson
Publisher: S&s/Saga Press
Published: 08/20/2024
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781668005101


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2024 pg. 82
Publishers Weekly 06/17/2024
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2024
Booklist 08/01/2024 pg. 39
BookPage 08/01/2024