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During the vibrant carnival on Toussaint, a masked band of Midnight Robbers—wielding weapons and powerful words—spills chaos into the festivities. The tale centers on Tan‑Tan, who initially sees the Robber Queen as a costume. After her father commits an unforgivable crime, both father and daughter are drawn into the ruthless world of New Half‑Way Tree.
There, folklore becomes flesh: monstrous creatures roam, and humans are banished outcasts. Tan‑Tan is forced to confront the darkness within herself and the myths surrounding the Midnight Robbers. She must ascend to the mantle of Robber Queen, harnessing her legendary powers to survive the danger, protect her life, and seek freedom.
The story weaves Caribbean cultural motifs with a science‑fiction setting, blending ritual, crime, and a quest for identity in an unforgiving landscape.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Nalo Hopkinson
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