Antoine Bandele has 5 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is The Kishi.
The Kishi
Summary
A bloodthirsty demon. A pacifist monk with a deadly past. How much will he sacrifice to overcome unspeakable evil?
Amana hopes his dark secrets will never catch up with him. But when nearby villagers discover a mauled body near him, the residents assume the traveling monk is to blame. Amana suspects the grisly handiwork of a bloodthirsty, mythological creature.
Determined to clear his name and catch the culprit, Amana follows the trail of bloody clues. When shadows from his own past tie in with the demonic attack, he's torn between his vow of pacifism and his duty to protect the defenseless. As the demon prepares to strike again, Amana must summon the courage to confront his own dark deeds before the creature can corrupt the hearts and minds of the entire village.
The Kishi is an enthralling fantasy novel steeped in African folklore. If you like mythological creatures, tormented heroes, and intense battles, then you’ll love Antoine Bandele’s captivating tale of redemption.
Buy The Kishi to embark on an action-packed, magical journey today!
Perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Tomi Adeyemi, and Evan Winter.
©2018 Antoine Bandele (P)2018 Antoine Bandele
Demons, Monks, and Lovers
Summary
The first collection in the ongoing series of fantasy stories from the world of Esowon. You'll find dastardly beasts, tortured monks, and unexpected lovers in a set of tales that'll transport you to lands lost to time. The collection includes: Last of My Kind When the war with the humans started, there were hundreds of us. Then it was just me and Father. Now it's just me. A Servant's Work Amana has a special gift to see into the future. But one day something goes horribly wrong, something he never foresaw. Hearts in the Dark She's a princess. He's a demon. They couldn't be any more wrong for each other. But when they find themselves stuck in a cave together they discover an undeniable connection. Delve into these companion novellas to The Kishi, an African fantasy based on Angola folklore.
©2019 Antoine Bandele (P)2020 Antoine Bandele
Stoneskin
Summary
Long ago, before the end of the gods, cursed crystal fragments lay hidden about the world. These objects were imbued with immeasurable power, yet to use one plagued the bearer with a heinous blight. Facing an empire's fleet of warships against his village's fishing boats, Jelani had no choice but to tap into the powerful and vicious Gods’ Glass. The reward for his heroism was stoneskin, which slowly consumes the body with stiff welts of rock. To all who know it - brewmasters and scholars alike - it’s a death sentence. Jelani knows it's only a matter of time before the stone devours him, and with it, his mind and sanity, leaving him nothing more than a raging beast. But there is rumor of a cure, a potion that can keep the plague at bay, though it comes with a price heavier than gold... Delve into this prequel novella to by sea and sky, a pirate fantasy inspired by East African and Arabian myth and folklore.
©2020 Antoine Bandele (P)2020 Antoine Bandele
By Sea and Sky: An Esowon Story
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With no magic, no brawn, and no pirate crew, Zala seeks to steal back the one treasure that matters to her most: Her husband. To succeed she needs a ship - and not just any ship, but the latest, secret invention by the Vaaji Empire. An airship. Zala will have to use her wits to overcome scoundrels and nobles alike on her journey through the clouds. But if she's smart enough, she may just have what it takes to save her husband - and go down in history as the first sky pirate. Delve into a pirate fantasy inspired by the West Indies, The Swahili Coast, and Arabia, where Zala will encounter ruthless raiders, arrogant aristocrats, and imperial secrets.
©2020 Antoine Bandele (P)2020 Antoine Bandele
Last of My Kind
Summary
When the war with the humans started, there were hundreds of us, then it was just me and father. Now it’s just me.
Uzoma, known throughout the land as the human's savior, the great and mighty, and the kishi killer, has been devastating the demons called "the kishi".
After Yemi’s father becomes Uzoma’s latest casualty, Yemi realizes that he is all that is left of his kind. Set on avenging his father, he must begin a dark journey down a path he’s not ready for.
Because, taking Uzoma down will not be easy. He has the village of Bajok under his thumb and possesses a weapon not even the humans know about.
But Yemi knows something. A secret known only to him and Uzoma. Will Yemi be able to use that secret to take down such a renowned and mighty warrior?
Delve into this companion novella to The Kishi, an African fantasy based on Angola folklore.
©2019 Antoine Bandele (P)2019 Antoine Bandele