A monumental speculative fiction story of love, loyalty, politics, and
conscience, set in parallel Londons.
"A River Called Time is a masterful reimagining of the African
diaspora's influence on England, and on the world. It's a grand tale and
still an intimate portrait of loss and love. What glory and influence
would Africa enjoy if colonialism had never occurred? Courttia Newland
reshapes our vision of the past, present and future by taking this one
question seriously. The result is something truly special. No other way
to put it, this book is true Black magic."
--Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling
"Courttia Newland's writing is rich with passion and humanity. He
manages to convey great depth without ever losing his lightness of
touch. A rare feat only reserved for the few."
--Steve McQueen, Academy Award-winning film director
"A River Called Time is a real gem of a book. There are so many
brilliant parallels drawn between the world we live in as well as gentle
prods toward the reality we could create. I had my hands on my face
throughout the end of the book as shock after shock was delivered. A
River Called Time is an excellent, beautiful read that will make you
think while taking your breath away."
--Dorothy Koomson, author of Tell Me Your Secret
The Ark was built to save the lives of the many, but rapidly became a
refuge for the elite, the entrance closed without warning.
Years after the Ark was cut off from the world--a world much like our
own, but in which slavery has never existed--a chance of survival within
the Ark's confines is granted to a select few who can prove their worth.
Among their number is Markriss Denny, whose path to future excellence is
marred only by a closely guarded secret: without warning, his spirit
leaves his body, allowing him to see and experience a world far beyond
his physical limitations.
Once inside the Ark, Denny learns of another with the same power, whose
existence could spell catastrophe for humanity. He is forced into a
desperate race to understand his abilities, and in doing so uncovers the
truth about the Ark, himself, and the people he thought he once knew.
