Set in rural South Africa, this haunting debut follows Faith, a young girl navigating a childhood marked by superstition, isolation, and fractured family ties. As she grows, she must confront the shadows of her past and the myths that shape her world.
Lyrical, unsettling, and steeped in South African gothic atmosphere, this novel blends folklore with psychological depth in a way that lingers long after the last page. Popular with readers drawn to childhood trauma, folklore, and the chilling truth that "The tokoloshe is never far when fear takes root."
Perfect for fans of The Famished Road by Ben Okri and Always Another Country by Sisonke Msimang.
