Two young German men seeking refuge from the Holocaust land on the shores of West Africa. Over time, they forge a lifelong bond with two members of the region's native tribes. When a young boy precious to each of them is orphaned, this unlikely quartet must find a way to build a home for him together, despite a painful past that still has them in its teeth. Equal parts historical fiction and magical realism, The Moon Knows Their Names weaves suspense, deception, and the healing power of friendship into a mythic story that exposes the cost of keeping secrets from those closest to our hearts.