The Truth of the Aleke (The Forever Desert, 2)

In the City of Truth, the Ascendance is the most important ceremony. To be invited to attend as a Junior Peacekeeper is an honor, one that Osi earned. But through his misdeeds, he got disinvited. To go now, Osi’s punishment would be harsh, but that did not stop him. Aleke and the Cult of Tutu attacked the ceremony. Osi’s brave actions confronting Aleke help save the City of Truth. He lost an arm but earned a spot as a Truthseeker for his actions. Now, he has one year to train. He has one year for vengeance. He has one year to learn the truth.

The Truth of the Aleke is a captivating fantasy novella by the masterful storyteller, Moses Ose Utomi. Despite being the second book in Utomi’s The Forever Desert series, it stands on its own, drawing readers into a world of intrigue and mystery. Utomi skillfully delves into the dichotomy between the truths that are told and the truths that are real. Beneath his narrative, power and self-discovery, Utomi weaves a backdrop of rich world-building. For those who relish dark, dystopian fantasies, The Truth of the Alekeis a must-read.