Rebecca Roanhorse
An American author known for her fantasy novels and short stories that draw inspiration from Indigenous (Navajo and Ohkay Owingeh) mythology and culture. Her works, such as Trail of Lightning and Black Sun, feature compelling Indigenous protagonists, unique magic systems rooted in Native traditions, and thrilling action. Roanhorse's vibrant storytelling and representation have made her a significant voice in contemporary fantasy.
Rebecca Roanhorse’s Black Sun is an epic fantasy inspired by pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. Set in the city of Tova, where celestial prophecies converge, it follows a blind priestess, a ship captain with secrets, and a mysterious man marked as a god. As a solar eclipse approaches, political tensions and divine destinies collide. Roanhorse weaves a richly detailed world of magic, prophecy, and power struggles, crafting a narrative full of diverse cultures, complex characters, and mythic resonance. Black Sun is the first in the Between Earth and Sky series and a bold, genre-defying fantasy adventure.