Cover reveal for “The Fist of Memory” by @WoleTalabi. Check out the quotes below. Publication Date October 2026. You can pre-order now. 

 

“Talabi’s skilled writing presents a unique meeting of big concepts and elegantly-crafted action”—Adrian Tchaikovsky, Hugo-Award winning author of CHILDREN OF TIME

“Thrilling, wild, and philosophical, Wole Talabi’s beautifully written tale of first contact between humans and aliens will have you turning pages late into the night and questioning what it means to be human. Absolutely masterful.”— Annalee Newitz, bestselling author of AUTOMATIC NOODLE and STORIES ARE WEAPONS

 

 

“Wole Talabi doesn’t shy away from tackling difficult topics: generational trauma, violence, revenge, the nature of consciousness, the purpose of life. In THE FIST OF MEMORY, he treats these subjects with an unflinching gaze, creating a bold first contact story that incorporates philosophy, religion, and technology into a near-future Nigeria. This novel is a brilliant addition to the canon of modern science fiction.”— SB Divya, Hugo and Nebula-nominated author of MACHINEHOOD.  Pub date October ’26.

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