num_pages: 294
description: Magic. Myth. Warfare. Wonder. Beauty. Bravery. Glamour. Gore. Sorcery. Sensuality. These and many more elements of fantasy await you in the pages of Griots which brings you the latest stories of the new genre called Sword and Soul.The tales told in Griots are the annals of the Africa that was as well as Africas that never were may have been or should have been. They are the legends of a continent and people emerging from shadows thrust upon them in the past. They are the sagas sung by the modern heirs of the African story-tellers known by many names - including griots.Here you will meet mighty warriors seductive sorceresses ambitious monarchs and cunning courtesans. Here you will journey through the vast variety of settings Africa offers and inspires. Here you will savor what the writings of the modern-day griots have to offer: journeys through limitless vistas of the imagination with a touch of color and a taste of soul. Contents:The Soul in the Sword  essay by Charles R. SaundersA Gathering at the Meeting Tree  essay by Milton J. DavisMrembo Aliyenaswa (Captured Beauty)  shortfiction by Milton J. Davis [as by Milton Davis ]Awakening  shortfiction by Valjeanne JeffersLost Son  shortfiction by Maurice BroaddusIn the Wake of Mist  shortfiction by Kirk A. JohnsonSkin Magic  shortfiction by Djeli A. ClarkThe Demon in the Wall  shortfiction by Stafford L. BattleThe Belly of the Crocodile  shortfiction by Minister FaustChangeling  shortfiction by Carole McDonnellThe General's Daughter  shortfiction by Anthony Nana KwamuSekadi's Koan  shortfiction by Geoffrey ThorneThe Queen the Demon and the Mercenary  shortfiction by Ronald T. JonesIcewitch  shortfiction by Rebecca McFarland KyleThe Leopard Walks Alone  shortfiction by Melvin CarterThe Three-Faced One  shortfiction by Charles R. SaundersGriots Bios  essay by uncredited
language: English
title: Griots: A Sword and Soul Anthology
publisher: MVmedia, LLC