But something within the mist calls to Koffi, igniting her magic. Koffi and many other darajas are trapped there by a deadly, inscrutable mist, making escape impossible. Scholar | Arkansas Alumni Association's Blog".In this much anticipated follow up to New York Times bestselling Beasts of Prey, Koffi’s powers grow stronger and Ekon’s secrets turn darker as they face the god of death.Īfter having promised to use her new powers to serve Fedu, the cunning god of death, and assist in his plans to remake the world, Koffi finds herself a prisoner in Thornkeep-a luxurious mansion with well-manicured gardens. ^ "UA grad Ayana Gray's debut novel "Beasts of Prey" being developed for Netflix".^ "On the hunt: Little Rock author Ayana Gray's 'Beasts of Prey' tackles literal and metaphorical monsters in a pan-African fantasy setting"."Netflix Developing Fantasy Novel 'Beasts of Prey' for Film (Exclusive)". Fantasy Novels Full of Dark, Enchanting Twists". ^ Harlan, Jennifer (November 9, 2021)."Book Review: Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray".
^ America, Good Morning, Ayana Gray talks about debut novel, 'Beasts of Prey', retrieved January 6, 2022.^ "HIGH PROFILE: Ayana Gray is living a writer's dream right now".^ a b "Young Adult Hardcover Books - Best Sellers - Books - Oct.2022 Georgia Center for the Book Selection.2022 Arkansas Center for the Book Selection.She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Gray currently lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
In 2021, it was announced that the book would be adapted into a feature film by Netflix, with Clubhouse Pictures producing. Beasts of Prey debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list. The story takes place in a Pan-African inspired world and follows two Black teens named Koffi and Ekon as they venture into a magical jungle to find and hunt down an ancient monster. īeasts of Prey, the first installment in the eponymous trilogy, was published on September 28, 2021. In July 2020, Gray sold Beasts of Prey and two accompanying books to Putnam Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Gray began writing her debut novel, Beasts of Prey, in May 2015, following her graduation. Gray received her Bachelor of Arts in political science and African and African-American Studies from the University of Arkansas in 2015.
Gray was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas with her family at age thirteen, attending Pulaski Academy. Her 2021 debut novel Beasts of Prey was a New York Times bestseller. Ayana Gray is an American author of young adult fiction.
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