WILL OF THE MISCHIEF MAKER

by ANTOINE BANDELE

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What happens when a deity needs a human body?

They go to the source, of course. 

Eshu the Trickster needs a mortal form for his mischievous plans, but the only other Orisha who can help him swore off the practice ages ago. 

It will take careful scheming to convince the Original Architect to come out of retirement. Any misstep and Eshu will be thrown from the Sky Realm. 

What’s worse, Eshu hasn’t visited the heavens for several centuries. Would his former comrade even be the same? How can Eshu persuade someone he barely knows anymore?

Find out in this prequel short story to The Gatekeeper’s Staff, a young adult fantasy based on the West African mythology of the Orishas. 

 

 

 
 
 

PRAISE & ACCOLADES FOR WILL OF THE MISCHIEF MAKER

 

“Antoine Bandele crafts a fun and entertaining story. The interplay between Eshu and Obatala is engaging and takes full advantage of their traits. A great story for those familiar or new to the traditions on which Will of the Mischief Maker are based.” -Milton J. Davis, Black Speculative Fiction author and owner of MVmedia, LLC

 
 
 
 
 
 

“I'm absolutely blown away at Antoine's prose. His way with words is impeccable and flows smoother than silk itself with each passing line. His comedy, his sadness, his anger, all translate so well and coupled with his world-building, create a wonderful scene in one's mind.” -B. Mcclain, GOODREADS REVIEWER