Ring Shout
A novella.
Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark returns with Ring Shout, a dark fantasy historical novella that gives a supernatural twist to the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror
D. W. Griffith is a sorcerer, and The Birth of a Nation is a spell that drew upon the darkest thoughts and wishes from the heart of America. Now, rising in power and prominence, the Klan has a plot to unleash Hell on Earth.
Luckily, Maryse Boudreaux has a magic sword and a head full of tales. When she's not running bootleg whiskey through Prohibition Georgia, she's fighting monsters she calls "Ku Kluxes." She's damn good at it, too. But to confront this ongoing evil, she must journey between worlds to face nightmares made flesh ― and her own demons. Together with a foul-mouthed sharpshooter and a Harlem Hellfighter, Maryse sets out to save a world from the hate that would consume it.
P. Djèlí Clark
P. Djèlí Clark’s stories pulse with the energy of the fantastical, weaving together history, magic, and the profound complexities of culture and identity. A voice that stands out in speculative fiction, Clark’s work blurs the boundaries of genres, often blending elements of alternate history, steampunk, and Afrofuturism. His world-building is immersive and rich, creating spaces where the past and future collide in ways that challenge our perceptions of both.
Born in New York and raised by the vibrant storytelling traditions of his family, Clark's imagination has always been fueled by the histories and myths of his heritage. This grounding in history and culture provides a unique lens through which he views the speculative genre, leading to his groundbreaking novels and short stories that resonate with both fantasy and literary audiences. His narratives often draw from African, Caribbean, and African American traditions, embedding them in imaginative settings where the stakes are high, and the characters are as multifaceted as the worlds they inhabit.
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