Timbuktu Chronicles: Aida and the Chosen Soldier

by Anthony Nana Kwamu

Timbuktu, Mali Empire - 1310 AD. Famine sweeps the empire. A raw-breed and a dark wizard conspire to control mankind. Horrible evil matures, soon to be unleashed. Two mysterious orbs are all that separate mankind from this fate. Chosen to find the orbs is skilled swordsman, Commander Gyvan Drabo, who wants simply to wed the woman of his dreams. But he is not alone. In order to succeed, he must learn to trust the girl, Aida, the most powerful of all eeids-and resolve the deadly conflict growing between them. Time is the enemy. Each moment they tarry the evil grows stronger. Deadly assassins stalk them. Pray-devils hunger for human flesh. And Gyvan discovers a terrible secret about the Dark Widow that torments his future. Will Aida's untested magical powers see them through? Or will her own secret doom mankind for all eternity?

308 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2010

About the author

Anthony spent six years as a history, literature, and geography teacher in Douglas County, Georgia. Following that, he decided to broaden his horizons by pursuing a career in the US Army, and is now an active duty US Army officer. He is an avid history enthusiast who spends much of his time trying to convince his wife that his taste in period movies is much better than her taste in horror and mysteries. They currently move about with their son wherever Uncle Sam requires Anthony's services.

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Reviews

[Milton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Timbuktu Chronicles was an enjoyable read. I liked the way the author intertwined West Africa history with his imaginative tale. I recommend it for anyone interested in fantasy and especially for anyone looking for African based fantasy.

[Enigma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great African fantasy story. I loved the mixture of fantasy and history. The story takes you on a journey and you find yourself falling in step with the characters as if you are a part of the adventure. I’m looking forward to more from this author who I’ve discovered will have a new novel coming out soon!

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining read once you get into the story with a nice mix of fantasy and history.