Festival of Bodies

By HARRY OLUWATOSIN ONYEOGO

When the drums of Nfikgbo thunder in celebration of a royal union, young Chimli chooses defiance over duty. But by morning, her entire village has vanished-leaving her as the sole survivor of a world swallowed by silence.

Haunted by visions of looping time, ghostly processions, and the desperate plea of a foreign princess, Chimli is thrust into a journey that blurs the line between dream and reality. Her search for answers leads her into strange forests, encounters with mysterious families who speak in gestures instead of words, and revelations of ancient prophecies long ignored.

Festival of Bodies is a dark, mythical tale where kingdoms rise and fall on the weight of secrets, survival demands sacrifice, and a single girl must decide whether she is cursed-or chosen.

Rich in atmosphere and rooted in African myth and storytelling traditions, this novel is both a coming-of-age story and a haunting allegory about memory, destiny, and the fragile threads that bind communities together.

For readers of epic fantasy, African folklore, and literary myth-making, Festival of Bodies is a lyrical journey into a world where every silence tells a story, and every body has its festival.

So what are you waiting for? The festival is ongoing, all that's missing is you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPR5VRSD
• ISBN13: 9798263409418
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"