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A child robot on the brink of death uncovers signs of fragile new life on a dying planet. Meanwhile, a descendant of a rain goddess inherits her grandmother’s ability to change her appearance and potentially the world. A group of cabinet ministers query a supercomputer containing the minds of Africa’s ancestors, leading to an unexpected discovery that challenges their understanding of the continent’s history and future.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: Speculative Fiction/Speculative Fiction
Authors: Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki
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