Praise for The Fist of Memory

"Talabi’s skilled writing presents a unique meeting of big concepts and elegantly-crafted action." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Hugo-Award winning series Children of Time

"Thrilling, wild, and philosophical, Wole Talabi’s beautifully written tale of first contact between humans and aliens will have you turning pages late into the night and questioning what it means to be human. An action movie crossed with a fairy tale. Absolutely masterful." —Annalee Newitz, bestselling author of Automatic Noodle and Stories Are Weapons

"Wole Talabi weaves memory, mythology, and the mysteries of the cosmos into a taut, propulsive novel. The Fist of Memory will have you turning pages while you question the nature of reality." —Ray Nayler, author of Locus Award-winning novel The Mountain and The Sea

"An edge-of-your seat near-future thriller tinged with the fabled sense of wonder. But The Fist of Memory is more than just the sum of its parts. Talabi, one of the brightest new voices in 21st-century science fiction, has important things to say; the world needs this book." —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Downloaded

"This novel was a rollercoaster. A genre bending work that riffs off the thriller, noir, hard SF, Africanjujuism, political drama, and the alien invasion narrative, all deftly woven together. We have something special here. Outstanding!" —T. L. Huchu, author of The Edinburgh Nights series

"The Fist of Memory is unlike anything I've ever read.... It's Big Object in Space alien invasion but also cosmic fear and social reaction. Immersive. Don't miss it." —Tade Thompson, author of Rosewater and Far from the Light of Heaven

"A quantum entanglement of fundamental physics, mysticism, and hard-driving assassins in the shadow of first contact, woven together by verdant writing that compels you to turn the page. Well worth the trip." —Adam Oyabnji, author of Line of Descent

"A bold first contact story that incorporates philosophy, religion, and technology into a near-future Nigeria. This novel is a brilliant addition to the canon of modern science fiction."—S. B. Divya, Hugo and Nebula-nominated author of Machinehood

"The Fist of Memory is a masterclass of visionary storytelling and is entertaining from start to finish. Talabi resets the standard for brilliant science fiction, balancing high stakes action with an incisive exploration of the human condition. You will rip through these pages, guaranteed." —DaVaun Sanders, author of the Keynan Masters series and Minecraft: The Tournament