The jewels of Aptor
Book • 1962
In a world ravaged by nuclear disaster, a young poet named Geo and his companions journey to the mysterious island of Aptor to steal a jewel from the dark god Hama and rescue a kidnapped priestess.
Along the way, they encounter strange creatures and uncover unexpected truths about their mission.
The novel explores themes of power, identity, and social equality.
Along the way, they encounter strange creatures and uncover unexpected truths about their mission.
The novel explores themes of power, identity, and social equality.
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Mentioned by Ayanna Jameson as one of the few Black science fiction writers published before Octavia Butler .
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