David Anthony Durham

BIO

DAVID ANTHONY DURHAM was born in New York City to Caribbean parents. He is the author of The Shadow Prince middle grade Solarpunk series set in a magical Egyptian universe. He’s also written seven novels for grown-ups, including the Acacia Trilogy, Pride of CarthageWalk Through Darkness, and Gabriel’s Story. His accolades include the Astounding Award for Best New Writer of Science Fiction, the Legacy Award from the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation, an Alex Award, and a First Novel Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. He earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland, and has held many teaching posts, including at the University of Nevada Reno, the University of Massachusetts, Cal State, and the Stonecoast MFA Program.

 

THE SHADOW PRINCE SERIES

On the night before his twelfth birthday, Ash learns that he was born on the same day as Prince Khufu, which makes him eligible to compete for a coveted position as the friend and bodyguard of the boy destined to be pharaoh of all of Egypt. Ash and other candidates face five days of dangerous tests filled with demon fighting, monster slaying, and magical spells–each overseen by a different Egyptian god. The competition is fierce, and only one can become the Shadow Prince. 

 The saga continues in The Longest Night in Egypt. Ash and his heroic friends rush to rescue Ra from the belly of Apep and bring light back to an Egypt that has been plunged into darkness. 

 In the forthcoming A Rage of Lions, Ash – with old and new friends – goes on a quest to Kush and must save Egypt from the threat of war with the mighty Kushite god, Apedemak.