After the Rain by John Jennings, David Brame, Nnedi Okorafor

Second-hand, fine condition. Adapted from Nnedi Okorafor’s short story, “On the Road.” Hardcover edition with dust jacket.

Written by John Jennings. Illustrated by David Brame.

Ages: 14+

Synopsis: After the Rain is the story of Chioma, a young Nigerian American woman who has a dark secret and mysterious destiny that are brought to bear while visiting her grandmother in Nigeria. Chioma’s interactions with ancient ancestral spirits during an uncanny rainstorm set her upon a dangerous path that will lead her to a discovery that will change her world… forever.

It all starts with an impossible boy who shouldn’t be alive. His touch activates a series of events that pull Chioma deeper in the spirit world that is right under the skin of reality. Little by little, ancient powers that she never knew existed show her more and more about herself and her culture.

Everything Chioma holds dear will be challenged: Family. Morality. Justice. Even her own sanity will be put to the test in each panel of this riveting illustrated tale.