Milton Davis returns with another intriguing collection of stories with Visions: Volume Two. Davis has gathered previously published and new tales that range from historical fiction to horror, resulting in an entertaining and insightful look into his creativity. Prepare yourself for a creative journey you won't forget!
Visions Volume One is an eclectic collection of stores by award winning author Milton J. Davis. It's a perfect example of his wide ranging imagination and influence, with stories ranging from science fiction, horror, fantasy, sword and soul and contemporary fiction. Visions Volume One is a wonderful way to experience the depth and range of one of the significant authors of Afrofuturism and Black Speculative Fiction.
Languages of Water is a rare but intimate fusion of East, West and Africa, a stunning artefact of writerly immersion and cultural exchange. This child of digital collaboration brings together writers, illustrators and translators of poetry, fiction and essays, and refuses to be contained. In a playful interrogation of French literary theorist, critic and philosopher Roland Barthes' le plaisir du texte and death of the author, Languages of Water opens with the homing story 'When the Water Stops'. Cross-cultural creators interpret the story in different forms of itself, offering subversive fiction, poetry, essays, monochrome graphics, sudden fiction, and translations of the homing story in English, Swahili, French, Cantonese, Malay, Vietnamese and Bengali. A bold and exceptional offering edited by World Fantasy Award finalist and award-winning author Eugen Bacon-an Otherwise Fellowships honouree for 'doing exciting work in gender and speculative fiction'. Featuring works by acclaimed and award-winning authors, essayists, translators, scholars and artists.
Espionage, Intrigue, Secrets, Lies. Welcome to the world of Spyfunk!, a collection of spy tales that put characters of African/African Diaspora descent front and center. These exciting stories follow the rules and break them, ranging from conventional to extraordinary, the past to the future, and from reality to fantasy. Spyfunk! has the package, and it's more than ready to deliver! With stories by John F. Allen, Eugen Bacon, Jeff Carroll, Milton J. Davis, Keith Gaston, Joe Hilliard, William J. Jackson, Tiara Janté, BJ Jones, Gavin Matthews, Balogun Ojetade, Guy A. Sims, Russell A. Smith, Rodney Turner, Dennis R. Upkins, and Napoleon Wells.
For nearly twenty years corporate security cyborg Carlos Mejia has lived a life of danger and privilege in the United Cites. But one day he receives a life-changing contact. The corporation that employed him and funded his tech has gone bankrupt, and now he is an asset to be collected and liquidated! Desperate to stay alive, Carlos seeks the help of street hacker Michelle Carter to dump his tech and become 'normal.' What they discover is a conspiracy that threatens to set the United Cities on a destructive path . . . unless they stop it.
Two Sudanese "lost boys." Both fathers murdered during civil war. Both mothers forced into exile through lands where the only law was violence.To survive, they became ruthless loners and child soldiers, before finding mystic mentors who transformed them to create their destinies. One, known to the streets as the Supreme Raptor.... The other, known to the Greeks as Horus, son of Osiris. Separated by seven thousand years, and connected by immortal truth.Both born in fire. Both baptized in blood. Both brutalized by the wicked. Both sworn to transform the world, and themselves, by the power... of Alchemy.
Banished from the heavens for falling in love with one of the creatures she was tasked to protect, Shange roams East Africa in human form with her lover Mijoga, who is imprisoned on the body of a lion. Together they serve the whims of the Spirits hoping to one day earn their freedom to love each other as mortals. Fallen is a collection of stories chronicling their adventures accented with amazing illustrations by Kristopher Michael Mosby.
"The year: 1920. When famed magician Dr. Marvellus Djinn selects a motley crew of talented teens to tour her theme park of magic and mythological creatures, all are elated for the opportunity. First there's Brenda, the kleptomaniac inventor of thingamajigs no one knew they needed. Then there's Omen, a strongman itching to prove himself in a brand-new arena. Wise beyond her years, Clair is a business-savvy sage who's been making ends meet since the age of twelve. And finally, there's Elliot, the chemistry whiz who believes he's one ingredient away from concocting a cure for bigotry. Once they arrive, the odd scholars realize Dr. Djinn is more than just a wealthy magician eager to provide colored folks with an escape from Jim Crow"--Back cover.
What is Cyberfunk? It is a vision of the future with an Afrocentric flavor. It is the Singularity without the Eurocentric foundation. It''s Blade Runner with sunlight, Neuromancer with melanin, cybernetics with rhythm.Nineteen amazing Black Speculative Fiction authors have come together to share their visions on the pages of this book. Prepare to be mesmerized by their stories.Featuring stories by Eugen Bacon, Zig Zag Clayborne, Gerald L. Coleman, Ashleigh Davenport, Milton J. Davis, Minister Faust, Donovan Hall, John Jennings, Ronald Jones, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Kyoko M, Carole McDonnell, Violette Meier, T.C. Morgan, Balogun Ojetade, Hannibal Tabu, Jarla Tangh, Napoleon Wells, and K. Ceres Wright.
Samaat and Vel are brothers, but they have never been fond of each other. A mutual discretion forces them to leave their home of Sivadu to partake on a months long journey neither of them look forward to. But it is during this excursion to discover the secrets of their family origins that they find a bond that might bring them closer . . . or push them further apart.A Debt To Pay takes place in an alternate North America where Native Americans, exiled Europeans and adventures Africans forge a world of Steamfunk and Sword and Soul. It's an adventure like you've never imagined!
Bakari is the netkoleh, ruler of the Ega empire and the living embodiment of the gods. When his eldest son and heir falls ill and dies, Bakari drowns in despair. He decides that the gods are nonexistent and bans the empire's religion. He expects the people to rejoice at being "liberated" but talk of rebellion soon begins instead.In the north, in a long ago conquered kingdom, the second queen of the empire is sent to deliver the news. Her father, the king, wants to bargain with the netkoleh but she and her siblings know the man can't be reasoned with. Their religion was the last bit of dignity th Ega had left their people. To defy this decree will bring the wrath of the netkoleh down on their lands and hopefully the path to freedom.Meanwhile, the south is grappling with their recent occupation. The untried leader must balance the needs of her people with the demands of the Ega. The increasing pressures may not only break her but her land as well. In the end, a rash decree by a distant ruler may be the least of her worries.The bonds of family and fealty will be tested. The strength of nations' faith will be strained. And the fate of the entire empire will rest in the hands of a few.
A love story. An ordinary girl and a tribal prince fall in love. Loving her costs him everything. Loving him earns her a vengeful nemesis.An adventure story. Witches, magic, secrets, dangerous things to come. He’s taken to the edge of the world. Grappling an unwanted gift, she follows.A transformation story. All she wants is to be an ordinary woman, but she may have to become something more.
When the Bindamu invaded her homeland, First Hunter Nandi of the Chuiku (Leopard Clan) was chosen by her people and her Priestess to lead the fight against them. But does she possess the skills and strength to unite the rival nKu against the powerful empire?Inspired by the art of Shakira Rivers, Priestess of nKu tells the story of Nandi, a young girl destined to become the leader of her people and a powerful entity in the world of Ki Khanga. This exciting novel also contains the inspirational illustrations by Shakira Rivers and additional images created during the writing of the novel.
Raised in the streets of Sati-Baa, Omari Ket is a man that gets by on his wits and skills . . . and the attentions of a god. Eda Blessed shares the tales of the man and the mercenary as he roams the roads of Ki Khanga bouncing from one adventure to another surviving with his skills, wits, and Eda's blessings.Eda Blessed contains seven stories that chronicles Omari's life, in addition to illustrations by some of today's best fantasy artists. It's a must read for fans of Ki Khanga and a great edition to your sword and sorcery and sword and soul library
The Dark Age is over and the Known is in the firm grasp of the Cassads. As the galaxy spins, dragging planets and star systems in its wake, unrest rises to the surface of the celestial firmament. For while the Cassads burn brightly, the people under their rule are neglected and stifled. The Dark Age is over. The Bright Empire has begun, but the stars do not shine brightly on everyone.Dark Universe: The Bright Empire is the exciting sequel to The Dark Universe Anthology. Experience the heyday of this intriguing Afrocentric galactic empire through eleven stories that capture the wonder, danger and adventure of this amazing universe.
One hundred years after the Collapse violence still rages across the region once known as Georgia. Warlords fight for control with deadly mercenaries known as Gunmen, and Moses Pritchard is one of the best. Tired of the constant violence he finds solace within the walls of Newlanta, a city struggling to establish an island of peace amidst the chaos. But now the city is threatened by a powerful warlord Moses once served and he is forced to strap on his guns. However, this time he’s fighting for his own reasons. Gunman’s Peace, first novel of an action-packed series by Milton Davis, takes place in a post-apocalyptic world struggling to build a better future by ridding itself of the evils of the past.
For ten years Pauline Rose has lived a new life in Freedonia. As her relationship with bounty hunter Zeke Culpepper begins to grow, her past comes back to haunt her. She finds herself in the custody of General Phillipe Gonzales on her way back to Cuba to stand trial for crimes committed...as a revolutionary fighter! When Pauline turns up missing, Zeke swings into action, seeking his woman and the reason she was taken. The result is an adventure bursting with intrigue and revelation as Zeke learns the secret of La Rosa de Matanzas!
Twins born to a society that believes such a birth is a dangerous omen, Ndoro and Obaseki are separated at birth to live different lives. One becomes a great warrior who is ostracized because of his birth, the other a pampered prince whose strange way result in banishment. Meji is an epic fantasy story like no other, a tale steeped in African culture and traditions told by unforgettable characters.Meji: Special Edition presents this amazing epic sword and soul fantasy in its original format. This special edition includes amazing cover art by Mshindo Kuumba and interior illustrations by Chris Miller and Stanely Weaver, Jr. Experience Urhuru as it was meant to be, a single exciting tome of African-based fantasy.
What is the Black Fantastic? It's Sword and Soul, Steamfunk, Cyberfunk, Science Fiction, Real Urban Fantasy, Paranormal and so much more. It's creators from Africa and the African Diaspora expressing and exploring concepts without the boundaries and restrictions often found in the publishing industry. Blacktastic!, the official anthology of Blacktasticon 2018, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the imagination of its writers. It is our hope that you will be entertained and intrigued by these excellent stories. Consider this the beginning of an amazing journey into the Black Fantastic!
The Dark Universe Anthology tells the origin story of the Cassad Empire, from its ambitious beginning to its evolution to the first great human Galactic Empire and its eventual fall. Milton Davis, Gene Peterson, Balogun Ojetade, Penelope Flynn, Malon Edwards, K. Ceres Wright and DaVaun Sanders are the storytellers that lay the foundation of this amazing empire. Dark Universe is space opera like you've never seen. The time has come; Dark Universe is here!
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