Temper

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A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018!

A Vulture Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book of 2018!

In a land similar to South Africa, twin brothers are beset by powerful forces beyond their understanding or control in this thrilling blend of science fiction, horror, magic, and dark humorevocative of the works of Lauren Beukes, Ian McDonald, and Nnedi Okoraforfrom the author of The Prey of Gods.

Two brothers.
Seven vices.
One demonic possession.
Can this relationship survive

Auben Mutze has more vices than he can deal withsix to be exacteach branded down his arm for all the world to see. They mark him as a lesser twin in society, as inferior, but theres no way hell let that define him. Intelligent and outgoing, Aubens spirited antics make him popular among the other students at his underprivileged high school. So what if hes envious of his twin Kasim, whose single vice brand is a ticket to a better life, one that likely wont involve Auben.

The twins strained relationship threatens to snap when Auben starts hearing voices that speak to his dangerous sideencouraging him to perform evil deeds that go beyond innocent mischief. Lechery, deceit, and vanity run rampant. And then there are the inexplicable blood cravings. . . .

On the southern tip of an African continent that could have been, demons get up to no good during the time of year when temperatures dip and temptations rise. Auben needs to rid himself of these maddening voices before they cause him to lose track of time. To lose his mind. And to lose his . . .

TEMPER

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Drayden (The Prey of Gods) crafts a tangled, fantastical African society as the setting for her spellbinding sophomore novel [...] Drayden takes speculative fiction in an exciting direction with a harrowing and impressive tale of twisted prophecy, identity, and cataclysmic change. Publishers Weekly (starred review) [Drayden] excels at making every twist and turn of the plot meaningful to the story. Moreover, the world-building is deliciously lush and complex. Booklist (starred review) A thrilling and thrillingly weird book. Vulture (The 10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018) It feels real in the ways of the best speculative fiction, as if were looking at ourselves in a funhouse mirror, noting the skewed beauty, the blemishes, and all. B&N Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog Drayden is an amazing writer and deft plotter. The twists are unexpected and never feel contrived, just as the novel explores real-world issues without sounding preachy. Library Journal Temper soars precariously, like a skyscraper made of playing cards, presenting a fast paced -- if occasionally messy -- reading experience. Nerds of a Feather

Author Bio

Nicky Drayden is the award-winning author of the The Prey of Gods and Temper. A Systems Analyst who dabbles in prose when she's not buried in code, she resides in Austin, Texas where being weird is highly encouraged, if not required.