Where the Dead Brides Gather

A haunting tale of possession and family drama

Nuzo Onoh author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Titan Books Ltd

Published:22nd Oct '24

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In Where the Dead Brides Gather, a young girl battles malevolent spirits and uncovers family secrets in a gripping tale of possession and courage.

Set against the backdrop of Nigeria, Where the Dead Brides Gather weaves a chilling tale of possession and malevolent spirits. It follows the story of Bata, a young girl haunted by nightmares who finds herself in a precarious situation as her cousin prepares for marriage. The night before the wedding, she stands guard outside her cousin's door, facing the terrifying threat of a ghost-bride, a vengeful spirit determined to disrupt the union. The narrative explores the complexities of family relationships, secrets, and the dark forces that can emerge from within.

As Bata grapples with her fears, she discovers a supernatural possession that grants her the ability to confront the ghost-bride. After a failed exorcism, she is thrust into Ibaja-La, the realm of the dead brides, where she gains secret powers to combat the malevolent spirits that threaten her loved ones. This journey not only challenges her courage but also deepens her understanding of her family's hidden truths and the legacy of pain that haunts them.

Where the Dead Brides Gather is a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the supernatural. The story is both touching and terrifying, blending elements of horror with profound family drama. It invites readers to ponder the mysteries of life, death, and what lies beyond, making it a compelling read for fans of African horror and supernatural fiction.

Praise for Nuzo Onoh: "Nuzo Onoh's A DANCE FOR THE DEAD is a thrilling, creepy, and moving novel about betrayal, sacrifice, redemption, and the weighty but necessary cost of reconciliation and restitution. Very powerful. A story I won't soon forget." Paul Tremblay "Nuzo Onoh writes simply and powerfully, masterful at a calibre of African horror that yanks out your outrage, solidifies your fear." Eugen Bacon, author of DANGED BLACK THING and IVORY'S STORY "Nuzo Onoh's novel, A DANCE FOR THE DEAD is a mesmerizing and terrifying thrill-ride from start to finish. I haven't read anything really like this before. Crafty plot twists, brisk pacing, and multi-dimensional characters bring the story to life and will keep readers turning the pages well into the night." Jeremy Bates, author of SUICIDE FOREST and THE SLEEP EXPERIMENT "A Dance For The Dead is a celebration of nightmarish imagination. It is African-horror triumphant. I am eager to read more from Nuzo Onoh." Grimdark Magazine

ISBN: 9781835410561

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288 pages