In the first novel of Marlon James's Dark Star trilogy, a mercenary known as Tracker is hired to find a mysterious missing child. Breaking his rule of working alone, Tracker joins a diverse group of characters, including the shape-shifting man-animal, Leopard, on a perilous journey through a landscape rich with African history and mythology.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores a unique fantasy world drawing deeply from African history and mythology.
• Features complex, morally ambiguous characters and an intricate, non-linear narrative.
• Challenges traditional fantasy tropes with its gritty realism and exploration of truth, power, and ambition.
• A genre-defying work from a Booker Prize-winning author, offering an immersive and thought-provoking reading experience.