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Doro is an entity who shifts bodies like clothes, killing his hosts either reflexively or intentionally. Despite his fearlessness, he is unsettled by the extraordinary Anyanwu. Having survived countless deaths, she can absorb bullets, heal with a kiss, give birth to tribes, and fiercely protect those she loves. Their meeting summons a reluctant bond as they navigate their powers, destinies, and the far‑reaching implications that even immortals cannot anticipate. From African jungles to the colonies of America, their intertwined fates weave a story of survival, love, and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Octavia E. Butler
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