Sacred Fire

By Kelvin Abidoye

The Sacred Fire is a sweeping historical novel set in the twilight of the Oyo Empire. When the Alaafin dies, the ancient rites demand a messenger and a virgin companion to follow him into the afterlife. Ogundimu, the king's reluctant servant, and Adetola, the defiant daughter of a slain hunter, are bound together in a ritual that blurs the line between duty and rebellion.As drums thunder and torches blaze, they descend into the burial chamber-a place where the living and the dead collide, where kings demand eternity, and where love and defiance ignite against the weight of tradition.Blending Yoruba cosmology, political intrigue, and the haunting legacy of slavery, The Sacred Fire is a tale of resistance and destiny, of two young souls who dare to question the laws that have bound generations.Perfect for readers of Chinua Achebe, Ben Okri, and Wole Soyinka, this novel explores the cost of power, the courage of rebellion, and the fire that refuses to die.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW5QTNC6
• ISBN13: 9798255012206
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"