About the book
“Masterfully flips the first installment on its head... James makes the mythic tantalizingly real.’” —Esquire
\"Even more brilliant than the first.” —Buzzfeed
An Instant New York Times Bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2022 pick
From Marlon James, author of the bestselling National Book Award finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf, the second book in the Dark Star trilogy.
In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. In Moon Witch, Spider King, Sogolon takes center stage and gives her own account of what happened to the boy, and how she plotted and fought, triumphed and failed as she looked for him. It’s also the story of a century-long feud—seen through the eyes of a 177-year-old witch—that Sogolon had with the Aesi, chancellor to the king. It is said that Aesi works so closely with the king that together they are like the eight limbs of one spider. Aesi’s power is considerable—and deadly. It takes brains and courage to challenge him, which Sogolon does for reasons of her own.
Both a brilliant narrative device—seeing the story told in Black Leopard, Red Wolf from the perspective of an adversary and a woman—as well as a fascinating battle between different versions of empire, Moon Witch, Spider King delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story. Part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man, it is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap.
Editions of Moon Witch, Spider King
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385690355
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780735220201
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780735220218
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385690379
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593556443
- EBook
- ISBN 9780735220225
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385690362
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525526872
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525526896
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385683777
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780385683784
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780525526865
Read an Excerpt
“Masterfully flips the first installment on its head... James makes the mythic tantalizingly real.’” —Esquire
\"Even more brilliant than the first.” —Buzzfeed
An Instant New York Times Bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2022 pick
From Marlon James, author of the bestselling National Book Award finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf, the second book in the Dark Star trilogy.
In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. In Moon Witch, Spider King, Sogolon takes center stage and gives her own account of what happened to the boy, and how she plotted and fought, triumphed and failed as she looked for him. It’s also the story of a century-long feud—seen through the eyes of a 177-year-old witch—that Sogolon had with the Aesi, chancellor to the king. It is said that Aesi works so closely with the king that together they are like the eight limbs of one spider. Aesi’s power is considerable—and deadly. It takes brains and courage to challenge him, which Sogolon does for reasons of her own.
Both a brilliant narrative device—seeing the story told in Black Leopard, Red Wolf from the perspective of an adversary and a woman—as well as a fascinating battle between different versions of empire, Moon Witch, Spider King delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story. Part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man, it is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moon Witch, Spider King about?
“Masterfully flips the first installment on its head... James makes the mythic tantalizingly real.’” —Esquire
\"Even more brilliant than the first.” —Buzzfeed
An Instant New York Times Bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2022 pick
From Marlon James, author of the bestselling National Book Award finalist Black Leopard, Red Wolf, the second book in the Dark Star trilogy.
In Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. In Moon Witch, Spider King, Sogolon takes center stage and gives her own account of what happened to the boy, and how she plotted and fought, triumphed and failed as she looked for him. It’s also the story of a century-long feud—seen through the eyes of a 177-year-old witch—that Sogolon had with the Aesi, chancellor to the king. It is said that Aesi works so closely with the king that together they are like the eight limbs of one spider. Aesi’s power is considerable—and deadly. It takes brains and courage to challenge him, which Sogolon does for reasons of her own.
Both a brilliant narrative device—seeing the story told in Black Leopard, Red Wolf from the perspective of an adversary and a woman—as well as a fascinating battle between different versions of empire, Moon Witch, Spider King delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story. Part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man, it is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Moon Witch, Spider King?
Fiction > Fantasy > Historical fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Moon Witch, Spider King?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385690355
Is Moon Witch, Spider King part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Dark Star Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Moon Witch, Spider King?
Marlon James
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Moon Witch, Spider King is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385690355) and hardcover(ISBN 9780735220201) and paperback(ISBN 9780735220218) and paperback(ISBN 9780385690379) and paperback(ISBN 9780593556443) and ebook(ISBN 9780735220225) and ebook(ISBN 9780385690362) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525526872) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525526896) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385683777) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385683784) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780525526865)
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