The Turning of Sally-Mae
$21.25
- Paperback
356 pages
- Release Date
2 March 2027
Summary
When Sally-Mae Jenkins is violated and impregnated by the twin scions of a wealthy rancher, she’s sent to join the African missionary ship as a widow. Pregnant and terrified, Sally-Mae vows vengeance on all those who abused her and her family.
Amara is a young woman with the body and face of an old hag. The village outcast, Amara can ‘eat’ the diseases ravaging the villagers and cure the most deadly ailments. But her powers drain her youth and her strength and the only help she has is…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781835416075 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1835416071 |
| Author: | Nuzo Onoh |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 356 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2027 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 55mm x 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Turning of Sally-Mae:
The Turning of Sally Mae checks so many boxes! Religious horror, supernatural transformation, and vengeance served up piping hot! A satisfying journey from helpless to hellbent.
-Sadie Hartmann, Bram Stoker AwardAE winning author of 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered
A fiercely original, snake-infused, page-turner both frightening and funny. With kick-ass female protagonists and a powerful blend of body horror and mysticism unlike anything currently on the shelves, The Turning of Sally-Mae is a phenomenal addition to Onoh’s already stellar canon. A must-read for horror lovers who yearn for books with something to say.
-Tamika Thompson, author of The Curse of Hester Gardens
Twisted and twisting, THE TURNING OF SALLY-MAE expertly explores the unholy bond between two women from different worlds. A revenge tale that blends African folklore with Nuzo Onoh’s signature body horror elements drive this terrifying and fast-paced book to its bitter end.
-Del Sandeen, author of This Cursed House and These Walls Remember
So physically vivid it immerses us in every sensation and situation no matter how fantastic, The Turning of Sally-Mae is epic in its scope - a feast of disquiets and delights, a prodigiously inventive and challenging novel of the supernatural, swarming with authentically monstrous entities and founded on a confrontation of beliefs, both hypocritical and authentic. I believe Nuzo Onoh is a true original and a crucial contributor to the development of our field.
-Ramsey Campbell, multi-award-winning author
A powerful, engrossing, and clever tale of venomous vengeance rich with folkloric tradition. Onoh doesn’t hold back in this unputdownable novel!
-Kelsea Yu, Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author of Demon Song
Nuzo Onoh
Nuzo Onoh is an award-winning Nigerian-British writer of Igbo descent and a pioneer of the African horror literary genre. Hailed as the “Queen of African Horror,” Nuzo’s writing showcases both the beautiful and horrific in African culture within fictitious narratives.
Her works have been featured in numerous magazines and anthologies, and she has given talks and lectures about African Horror, including at the prestigious Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, London. Nuzo has also appeared on many radio shows and podcasts, including BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. Her writings have been the subject of academic studies and have been longlisted and shortlisted for awards. She is a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Nuzo holds a Law degree and a Master’s degree in Writing from Warwick University, England. She is a certified Civil Funeral Celebrant, licensed to conduct non-religious burial services. An avid musician with a passion for Jungyup and K-indie, Nuzo plays both the guitar and piano, and holds an NVQ in Digital Music Production. She resides in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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