Children of the Shadows: Unearthing the Ritual is the first in a trilogy that explores an ancient ritual still practiced in some African countries to this day and one woman’s fight for justice and peace for the innocent child victims.

Drama, Mystery, Romance, Action, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Suspense / Thriller, Young Adult,

With her only son murdered in a banned sacrificial ritual, Nkem flees with her young daughter, Obiageli, to find her king and bring her abusive husband to justice. However, it quickly becomes clear that the powerful, oppressive, and malefic king had allowed the brutal ritual to continue—including th

Fictional Village In Southeastern Nigeria

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Tragedy

Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Twist, Philosophical Questions

Extreme Violence, Nudity, Language/Profanity

Name: Nkem Odimegwu

Age: 30

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Faithful, Charming, Empathetic, Selfless, Aspiring, Romantic, Blunt, Gracious, Leader, Outspoken, Modest, Perseverance, Beautiful, Complex, Engaging, Heroic

Name: Odera Njoku

Age: 36

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Masculine, Modest, Strong Moral Code, Unapologetic, Badass, Faithful, Heroic, Patriotic, Decisive, Empathetic, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Selfless, Perseverance, Blunt, Confident, Honorable

Name: The King

Age: 61

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive, Complex, Greedy, Insecure, Narcissistic, Power-hungry, Villainous, Educated, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Manipulative, Unapologetic

Name: Nkem's Husband

Age: 58

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous, Clumsy, Desperate, Greedy, Uneducated, Aggressive, Insecure, Manipulative, Secretive

Age: 18-34

Target Gender: Universal

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Status: Yes: self-published

Year Published: 2018

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