Looking for some paranormal books based on African mythology

[Andrea]

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world with one billion inhabitants, more than 1,000 languages spoken, and a massive variety of ethnic religions and myths.

It looks like a deep pool for paranormal ideas. I'd love to cop some titles to read that are based on a myth or supernatural creature from some of these stories. I think this would include Egyptian mythology and the Voodoo cultures of the New World.

[R.A.]

Dean Koontz' 'Darkfall' might fit your mood-it's about a detective who is investigating a series of murders that turn out to be directed by a Voodoo wizard/magician who's looking for vengance.

There's also Preston/Child's book Cemetary Dance is also about Voodoo, and involves reanimated corpses. Not sure if this what you had in mind, but it's all I can think of, personally.

[Cf]

Check out African Immortals by Tananarive Due. The first book is My Soul to Keep.

[Andrea]

Thanks everyone. A couple I've read. But keep em coming!

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I'm actually interested in recommendations as well!

[Bret]

Andrea wrote: "Africa is the second-largest continent in the world with one billion inhabitants, more than 1,000 languages spoken, and a massive variety of ethnic religions and myths.

It looks like a deep pool ..."

Have you heard of "Among The Veils"? Egyptian and Yoruba mythology with Aztec and Chinese mythology mixed in as well.

[Andrea]

sounds great. Thank you.

[A.D.]

I haven't come across that many and would be interested in recommendations as well. Wild Seed by Octavia Butler probably isn't exactly what you're looking for, but it is an interesting book.

[Andrea]

I love Octavia Butler. Haven't read Wild Seed yet.

[A.D.]

Andrea wrote: "I love Octavia Butler. Haven't read Wild Seed yet."

I love her too and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of her books.

[Andrea]

Has anyone read ? It looks fascinating.

[Cf]

I would love to read Among the Veils. However, the book is not sold at Barnes and Noble. I have a Nook Color.

[Nadir]

Seriously how the heck is Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman not anywhere on this list/ page or a part of any discussions? About the sons of an African/Caribbean trickster god.

[Tamara]

omg thats true!