

And then there are the inexplicable blood cravings. The twins strained relationship threatens to snap when Auben starts hearing voices that speak to his dangerous side-encouraging him to perform evil deeds that go beyond innocent mischief. 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. Intelligent and outgoing, Aubens spirited antics make him popular among the other students at his underprivileged high school. They mark him as a lesser twin in society, as inferior, but theres no way hell let that define him. Can this relationship survive? Auben Mutze has more vices than he can deal with-six to be exact-each branded down his arm for all the world to see. Book Synopsis 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 humor-evocative of the works of Lauren Beukes, Ian McDonald, and Nnedi Okorafor-from the author of The Prey of Gods.
