The Rosewater Redemption

In the finale of the Wormwood trilogy, a city faces unexpected challenges, alien threats, and a fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

In The Rosewater Redemption, the gripping conclusion to the Wormwood trilogy, the newly independent city-state of Rosewater faces unexpected challenges. Mayor Jacques grapples with the repercussions of debts incurred during the insurrection, as the struggle for autonomy intensifies. The Nigerian government is unwilling to let go of Rosewater without a fight, further complicating the situation for its citizens who anticipated a brighter future.

Amidst this turmoil, a sinister group of alien inhabitants emerges, resorting to murder to secure human bodies for their takeover plans. This conflict transcends local boundaries, as it unfolds across spacetime and the xenosphere, creating a complex web of threats that endanger humanity's existence. The stakes are high, and the fate of Rosewater hangs in the balance.

A small band of hackers and criminals, including the fugitive known as Bicycle Girl, Kaaro, and his former handler Femi, find themselves as humanity's last line of defense. Their mission is to thwart the extraterrestrial advance and protect the city they call home. The Rosewater Redemption masterfully weaves together themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the fight for survival in a world where the lines between friend and foe are increasingly blurred.