The Living Ledger of Timbuktu

About this book

In 1326, the Mali Empire's golden trade routes are thriving, but seventeen-year-old Portuguese deckhand Tomé Faria never expected to see them. Shipwrecked and dragged inland, Tomé is sold into a household of griots in Timbuktu. Here, magic is Witnesscraft: words spoken with exact precision can bind reality itself. Tomé, a compulsive liar who romantically idolizes Europe, finds his worldview shattered. However, his eidetic memory from the shipwreck makes him a 'living ledger,' a rare conduit capable of anchoring these reality-altering spells. When a rival faction attempts to rewrite the empire's history by unmaking names and stealing memories, Tomé must embrace his new life and harness his unique talent to protect the city's ancient truth.

Book details

Genres:

Light Novel, Historical Fantasy

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-14

Content rating:

R