Description
Description
For readers of Oyinkan Braithwaite's My Sister the Serial Killer and Bella Mackie's How to Kill Your Family, this is a monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award(R) for Lifetime Achievement and 'Queen of African Horror'. Crackling with wit, this is a monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award (R) for Lifetime Achievement and 'Queen of African Horror'. Betrayed by the men in their lives, two women seethe with rage and bitterness. When a trickster spirit offers them the gift of revenge, they cannot resist. Chia runs one of the best restaurants in Abuja, Nigeria, and is renowned among the male clientele for her captivating beauty and delicious hot pepper soup. But her hot pepper soup has a secret ingredient, and her beauty is not what it seems. Claire is a 50 year-old British woman living in Abuja with her young Nigerian boyfriend and his beautiful cousin, Shadé. Consumed by jealousy and resentment, Claire's carefully organised life spirals into chaos after a night out at Chia's infamous restaurant.
About the Author
About the Author
Nuzo Onoh is an award-winning Nigerian-British writer of Igbo descent. She is a pioneer of the African horror literary genre. Hailed as the "Queen of African Horror", Nuzo's writing showcases both the beautiful and horrific in the African culture within fictitious narratives. Nuzo's works have featured in numerous magazines and anthologies. She has given talks and lectures about African Horror, including at the prestigious Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies, London. She has also appeared on many radio shows and podcasts, including BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Her works have appeared in academic studies and been longlisted and shortlisted. She is a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Nuzo holds a Law degree and Masters degree in Writing, both from Warwick University, England. She is a certified Civil Funeral Celebrant, licensed to conduct non-religious burial services. An avid musician with an addiction to Jungyup and K-indie, Nuzo plays both the guitar and piano, and holds an NVQ in Digital Music Production. She resides in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for Nuzo Onoh: "Nuzo Onoh is a wordsmith who has earned the moniker The Queen of African Horror. Where the Dead Brides Gather is a creepy, well-crafted thrill ride powered by Nigerian mythology, haunting imagery and an unforgettable protagonist's otherworldly nightmares inextricably woven with her deeply human heart."
Tananarive Due, winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Reformatory "A heady, addictive horror delight that will keep you up at night for all the right reasons."
Irenosen Okojie, award-winning author of Butterfly Fish and Nudibranch "Thrilling, creepy and moving... A story I won't soon forget"
Paul Tremblay, award-winning author of Horror Movie "At times hilarious, at times terrifying, always gripping, Nuzo Onoh's excellent novel joins sharply observed domestic conflicts and complications with deftly portrayed supernatural menace. With the assurance of a master, Onoh brings to vivid life characters who confront a frightening menace. Where the Dead Brides Gather is the latest triumph from the ever-impressive Nuzo Onoh."
John Langan, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Fisherman "Onoh does an electrifying job of conjuring the inner life of a child thrust into impossible circumstances, and the novel's many twists are by turns terrifying, hilarious, and heartbreaking. The mythology at the center of the story is fascinating and rewarding to watch unfold. Supernatural horror fans owe it to themselves to check this out."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "A powerful ghost story whose beating heart is a living girl. Bata is a character readers will fall in love with instantly - a haunted child who holds onto her kindness and gentle spirit amidst terrifying events."
A.C. Wise, award-winning author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked "Master of horror Nuzo Onoh deftly reaches into gruesome realms of ghost brides and family and tradition. Where the Dead Brides Gather is dark and magical, yet gripping and terrifying, as the horrors of the night seep into the day."
Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Forgotten Sisters "Nuzo Onoh is truly an irreplaceable voice in horror using her African heritage to give us something we have not seen before. Where The Dead Brides Gather is a brilliant unique take on possession, ghosts and retribution with a dash of humour. This should be one for your collection!"
V. Castro, author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures "Nuzo Onoh never disappoints, and Where the Dead Brides Gather might be her best yet - both moving and shocking, it's a great work of imagination rich with supernatural terrors that will haunt you long past the final page."
Tim Lebbon, award-winning author of Netflix's The Silence and Among the Living "Nuzo Onoh masterfully embosses her signature as the 'Queen of African Horror' in Where the Dead Brides Gather's sorcerous fest. She effortlessly cartwheels into the unformed mind of a haunted but gifted child in the mesmerism of a cross-cultural story entombed in numinous possession and the most haunting form of African divination. A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time."
Eugen Bacon, British Fantasy Award winner and Philip K. Dick Award finalist "A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time"
Aurealis "Exhilarating twists and turns, artful moments of extreme gore, and a dose of revenge make this a fun, blood-spattered tale....Lush with folklore, body horror, and dark humor, this will leave readers both wincing and cackling." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review Praise for Nuzo Onoh: "Nuzo Onoh is a wordsmith who has earned the moniker The Queen of African Horror. Where the Dead Brides Gather is a creepy, well-crafted thrill ride powered by Nigerian mythology, haunting imagery and an unforgettable protagonist's otherworldly nightmares inextricably woven with her deeply human heart."
Tananarive Due, winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Reformatory "A heady, addictive horror delight that will keep you up at night for all the right reasons."
Irenosen Okojie, award-winning author of Butterfly Fish and Nudibranch "Thrilling, creepy and moving... A story I won't soon forget"
Paul Tremblay, award-winning author of Horror Movie "At times hilarious, at times terrifying, always gripping, Nuzo Onoh's excellent novel joins sharply observed domestic conflicts and complications with deftly portrayed supernatural menace. With the assurance of a master, Onoh brings to vivid life characters who confront a frightening menace. Where the Dead Brides Gather is the latest triumph from the ever-impressive Nuzo Onoh."
John Langan, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Fisherman "Onoh does an electrifying job of conjuring the inner life of a child thrust into impossible circumstances, and the novel's many twists are by turns terrifying, hilarious, and heartbreaking. The mythology at the center of the story is fascinating and rewarding to watch unfold. Supernatural horror fans owe it to themselves to check this out."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "A powerful ghost story whose beating heart is a living girl. Bata is a character readers will fall in love with instantly - a haunted child who holds onto her kindness and gentle spirit amidst terrifying events."
A.C. Wise, award-winning author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked "Master of horror Nuzo Onoh deftly reaches into gruesome realms of ghost brides and family and tradition. Where the Dead Brides Gather is dark and magical, yet gripping and terrifying, as the horrors of the night seep into the day."
Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Forgotten Sisters "Nuzo Onoh is truly an irreplaceable voice in horror using her African heritage to give us something we have not seen before. Where The Dead Brides Gather is a brilliant unique take on possession, ghosts and retribution with a dash of humour. This should be one for your collection!"
V. Castro, author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures "Nuzo Onoh never disappoints, and Where the Dead Brides Gather might be her best yet - both moving and shocking, it's a great work of imagination rich with supernatural terrors that will haunt you long past the final page."
Tim Lebbon, award-winning author of Netflix's The Silence and Among the Living "Nuzo Onoh masterfully embosses her signature as the 'Queen of African Horror' in Where the Dead Brides Gather's sorcerous fest. She effortlessly cartwheels into the unformed mind of a haunted but gifted child in the mesmerism of a cross-cultural story entombed in numinous possession and the most haunting form of African divination. A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time."
Eugen Bacon, British Fantasy Award winner and Philip K. Dick Award finalist "A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time"
Aurealis Praise for Futility: "Exhilarating twists and turns, artful moments of extreme gore, and a dose of revenge make this a fun, blood-spattered tale... Lush with folklore, body horror, and dark humor, this will leave readers both wincing and cackling."
Publishers Weekly, starred review "Gleefully demented and simmering with such wit and verve, Futility by Nuzo Onoh is an unpredictable and fiercely inventive literary entrée centred around retribution and punishment. Onoh's masterful prose is so unique, so captivating. She remains a singular voice in horror fiction, impossible to imitate."
Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke "Vengeance has never been so thrilling. Feminist rage at its finest and so darkly funny you'll laugh until your stomach hurts."
Neena Viel, author of Listen to Your Sister "A dark and twisted tale permeated with African spirits and horror. Nuzo Onoh brings the vivid beauty of Nigerian folklore and culture to life, alongside chilling vengeance and justice rendered. This is one book I'll be thinking about for a very long time."
Del Sandeen, author of This Cursed House "A total blast, a twisted original full of curses and sacrifice, and two women you absolutely do not want to piss off! Revenge is anything but sweet when magic and blood rituals are involved. If you're looking for a horror story you haven't read before, start right here!"
Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Birds and Road of Bones "A visceral descent into the grotesque underbelly of desire, power, and ancestral wrath. Onoh conjures a story as culturally rich as it is deliciously depraved."
Lindy Ryan, author of Bless Your Heart "One of the best in the business! No one writes like Onoh, and this one ranks among her best."
Brian Bowyer, Splatterpunk Award-nominated and Godless Award-winning author of Old Too Soon and Crazy Like You
Tananarive Due, winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Reformatory "A heady, addictive horror delight that will keep you up at night for all the right reasons."
Irenosen Okojie, award-winning author of Butterfly Fish and Nudibranch "Thrilling, creepy and moving... A story I won't soon forget"
Paul Tremblay, award-winning author of Horror Movie "At times hilarious, at times terrifying, always gripping, Nuzo Onoh's excellent novel joins sharply observed domestic conflicts and complications with deftly portrayed supernatural menace. With the assurance of a master, Onoh brings to vivid life characters who confront a frightening menace. Where the Dead Brides Gather is the latest triumph from the ever-impressive Nuzo Onoh."
John Langan, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Fisherman "Onoh does an electrifying job of conjuring the inner life of a child thrust into impossible circumstances, and the novel's many twists are by turns terrifying, hilarious, and heartbreaking. The mythology at the center of the story is fascinating and rewarding to watch unfold. Supernatural horror fans owe it to themselves to check this out."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "A powerful ghost story whose beating heart is a living girl. Bata is a character readers will fall in love with instantly - a haunted child who holds onto her kindness and gentle spirit amidst terrifying events."
A.C. Wise, award-winning author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked "Master of horror Nuzo Onoh deftly reaches into gruesome realms of ghost brides and family and tradition. Where the Dead Brides Gather is dark and magical, yet gripping and terrifying, as the horrors of the night seep into the day."
Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Forgotten Sisters "Nuzo Onoh is truly an irreplaceable voice in horror using her African heritage to give us something we have not seen before. Where The Dead Brides Gather is a brilliant unique take on possession, ghosts and retribution with a dash of humour. This should be one for your collection!"
V. Castro, author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures "Nuzo Onoh never disappoints, and Where the Dead Brides Gather might be her best yet - both moving and shocking, it's a great work of imagination rich with supernatural terrors that will haunt you long past the final page."
Tim Lebbon, award-winning author of Netflix's The Silence and Among the Living "Nuzo Onoh masterfully embosses her signature as the 'Queen of African Horror' in Where the Dead Brides Gather's sorcerous fest. She effortlessly cartwheels into the unformed mind of a haunted but gifted child in the mesmerism of a cross-cultural story entombed in numinous possession and the most haunting form of African divination. A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time."
Eugen Bacon, British Fantasy Award winner and Philip K. Dick Award finalist "A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time"
Aurealis "Exhilarating twists and turns, artful moments of extreme gore, and a dose of revenge make this a fun, blood-spattered tale....Lush with folklore, body horror, and dark humor, this will leave readers both wincing and cackling." - Publishers Weekly Starred Review Praise for Nuzo Onoh: "Nuzo Onoh is a wordsmith who has earned the moniker The Queen of African Horror. Where the Dead Brides Gather is a creepy, well-crafted thrill ride powered by Nigerian mythology, haunting imagery and an unforgettable protagonist's otherworldly nightmares inextricably woven with her deeply human heart."
Tananarive Due, winner of the Bram Stoker Award and Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Reformatory "A heady, addictive horror delight that will keep you up at night for all the right reasons."
Irenosen Okojie, award-winning author of Butterfly Fish and Nudibranch "Thrilling, creepy and moving... A story I won't soon forget"
Paul Tremblay, award-winning author of Horror Movie "At times hilarious, at times terrifying, always gripping, Nuzo Onoh's excellent novel joins sharply observed domestic conflicts and complications with deftly portrayed supernatural menace. With the assurance of a master, Onoh brings to vivid life characters who confront a frightening menace. Where the Dead Brides Gather is the latest triumph from the ever-impressive Nuzo Onoh."
John Langan, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Fisherman "Onoh does an electrifying job of conjuring the inner life of a child thrust into impossible circumstances, and the novel's many twists are by turns terrifying, hilarious, and heartbreaking. The mythology at the center of the story is fascinating and rewarding to watch unfold. Supernatural horror fans owe it to themselves to check this out."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "A powerful ghost story whose beating heart is a living girl. Bata is a character readers will fall in love with instantly - a haunted child who holds onto her kindness and gentle spirit amidst terrifying events."
A.C. Wise, award-winning author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked "Master of horror Nuzo Onoh deftly reaches into gruesome realms of ghost brides and family and tradition. Where the Dead Brides Gather is dark and magical, yet gripping and terrifying, as the horrors of the night seep into the day."
Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Forgotten Sisters "Nuzo Onoh is truly an irreplaceable voice in horror using her African heritage to give us something we have not seen before. Where The Dead Brides Gather is a brilliant unique take on possession, ghosts and retribution with a dash of humour. This should be one for your collection!"
V. Castro, author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures "Nuzo Onoh never disappoints, and Where the Dead Brides Gather might be her best yet - both moving and shocking, it's a great work of imagination rich with supernatural terrors that will haunt you long past the final page."
Tim Lebbon, award-winning author of Netflix's The Silence and Among the Living "Nuzo Onoh masterfully embosses her signature as the 'Queen of African Horror' in Where the Dead Brides Gather's sorcerous fest. She effortlessly cartwheels into the unformed mind of a haunted but gifted child in the mesmerism of a cross-cultural story entombed in numinous possession and the most haunting form of African divination. A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time."
Eugen Bacon, British Fantasy Award winner and Philip K. Dick Award finalist "A sinister and gripping tale of spectral inhabitation by one of the craftiest horror writers of our time"
Aurealis Praise for Futility: "Exhilarating twists and turns, artful moments of extreme gore, and a dose of revenge make this a fun, blood-spattered tale... Lush with folklore, body horror, and dark humor, this will leave readers both wincing and cackling."
Publishers Weekly, starred review "Gleefully demented and simmering with such wit and verve, Futility by Nuzo Onoh is an unpredictable and fiercely inventive literary entrée centred around retribution and punishment. Onoh's masterful prose is so unique, so captivating. She remains a singular voice in horror fiction, impossible to imitate."
Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke "Vengeance has never been so thrilling. Feminist rage at its finest and so darkly funny you'll laugh until your stomach hurts."
Neena Viel, author of Listen to Your Sister "A dark and twisted tale permeated with African spirits and horror. Nuzo Onoh brings the vivid beauty of Nigerian folklore and culture to life, alongside chilling vengeance and justice rendered. This is one book I'll be thinking about for a very long time."
Del Sandeen, author of This Cursed House "A total blast, a twisted original full of curses and sacrifice, and two women you absolutely do not want to piss off! Revenge is anything but sweet when magic and blood rituals are involved. If you're looking for a horror story you haven't read before, start right here!"
Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Birds and Road of Bones "A visceral descent into the grotesque underbelly of desire, power, and ancestral wrath. Onoh conjures a story as culturally rich as it is deliciously depraved."
Lindy Ryan, author of Bless Your Heart "One of the best in the business! No one writes like Onoh, and this one ranks among her best."
Brian Bowyer, Splatterpunk Award-nominated and Godless Award-winning author of Old Too Soon and Crazy Like You
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Titan Books (UK)
Pub date:
2025-10-21
Length:
288 pages
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