Tochi Onyebuchi

Tochi Onyebuchi is an American author known for his speculative fiction and young adult novels. He has gained recognition for his works such as 'Beasts Made of Night', its sequel 'Crown of Thunder', and 'Riot Baby', which delve into themes of magic, social injustice, and dystopian futures. Onyebuchi's writing often explores complex issues through the lens of fantasy and science fiction, and he has been praised for his unique storytelling and richly imagined worlds.

Books

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  1. 1. Beasts Made Of Night

    In a dark and fantastical city, the young and impoverished are employed as sin-eaters, known as aki, who consume the sins of the wealthy, manifesting them as beasts made of night. These sins take the form of Inisisa—sin-beasts that the aki must slay to absolve the guilt of the sin's original owner, at the cost of bearing the sin's tattooed image on their own skin. The story follows one such sin-eater, a talented but troubled young man, who finds himself embroiled in political intrigue and a deeper, more dangerous plot that threatens the very fabric of his society. As he grapples with his own identity and purpose, he must navigate a treacherous world of power, magic, and monsters—both human and created.

  2. 2. Riot Baby

    The narrative unfolds through the lives of two siblings endowed with extraordinary powers, set against the backdrop of systemic racism and societal turmoil in America. The older brother's abilities emerge amidst the violence of the Los Angeles riots, while his younger sister's powers manifest as a form of telekinesis. As they navigate a world rife with injustice and the carceral state's oppressive reach, the siblings grapple with the potential and limitations of their gifts. The story is a searing exploration of anger, hope, and the indomitable spirit of resistance, examining whether supernatural abilities can be a catalyst for change in a world entrenched in institutionalized inequality.