Black Leopard, Red Wolf

by Marlon James · 2019

In a world where myth and history collide, legendary hunter Tracker—renowned for his uncanny sense of smell—receives a perilous commission: find a boy who vanished three years ago. To succeed, he must abandon his solitary ways and join a rag‑tag band of outcasts, including the shape‑shifting Leopard, a man‑animal with his own hidden agenda. Their quest carries them across ancient cities, tangled forests, and treacherous rivers, while hostile spirits and monstrous forces close in. As the scent of the missing child grows stronger, Tracker confronts shifting loyalties, buried truths, and the unsettling question of who is really telling the story. Marlon James weaves a sprawling, African‑inspired epic that blends brutal action with lyrical imagination, delivering a fresh, unforgettable take on the fantasy quest.