A New York Times bestseller! Adapted from Netflix. Best Fantasy by Kirkus and Parade magazines and YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2022. Beasts of Predation is an African fantasy about finding freedom, accepting your fears, and how important it is to remember your own roots. Sixteen-year-old Coffey works at the Night Zoo. She takes care of exotic animals to pay off her family's debts. One day, when her mother's life was in danger, Coffey awakened an ancient magical power within herself. Ekon is destined to follow in her father's footsteps and become an elite warrior. But his plans are ruined when, on the night of the initiation ceremony, he meets the eerie monster Shetani. Fortunately, he is saved by Coffey, who, with the help of her power, was able to scare away the beast. To catch this monster that threatens all living things, Ekon and Coffey will have to unite and go to the Great Jungle - a wild and deadly world filled with ancient magic. For fans of the books "Song Ghosts and Ruins", "Iron Widow" and "Curse of the Tiger." "This is excellent! A story full of emotion and magic." – Roshani Chokshi, author of The Star Queen “Delight! I rarely fall in love with a character as quickly as I fell in love with Coffey and Ekon." - Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of City of Brass "Feature mind-bending plot twists, non-stop action, and unforgettable characters that you'll follow to the ends of the earth." – Margaret Rogerson, author of The Magic of Thorns