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The Fifth Indaba

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Pub Date Mar 31 2026 | Archive Date Jun 17 2026


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Description

Red Ribbon Award-winning author Kristina Young brings the vibrant world of South African folklore to you in this spellbinding new tale.

When Athea and Edward set out on a hike through the Drakensberg mountains, they expected peace. The ancient cliffs, however, had other plans, leading the pair to stumble across a conference for career-changing legendary creatures.

Thrust into a world where African folklore meets modernity, they find themselves rubbing shoulders with a crew of myths reinventing themselves. From goddesses turned entrepreneurs to horse-headed serpents pursuing academic careers, the event is filled with innovation. It's chaotic, charming, and magical.

As the conference unfolds, however, they begin to suspect a deeper connection to this gathering. Amidst the magic and the whirlwind, a greater truth about their own journey awaits, if they are open enough to find it.

Red Ribbon Award-winning author Kristina Young brings the vibrant world of South African folklore to you in this spellbinding new tale.

When Athea and Edward set out on a hike through the...


Advance Praise

"I had the privilege of being an early reader of The Fifth Indaba, and I genuinely feel that any review I write will fall short of doing it justice. The sheer creativity, depth of imagination, richness of character, and vividness of the setting are extraordinary, and yet it feels essential to try, because this is a book people need to experience. It has been a long time since I’ve read something that so completely immersed me in its world. The setting is so intricately and beautifully realised that, at times, it felt as though I were there myself. Reaching the end only deepened my appreciation. The speaker biographies and artwork are not just additions, but a continuation of the story’s craftsmanship - further evidence of the thought, care, and originality poured into every aspect of this work."

"I had the privilege of being an early reader of The Fifth Indaba, and I genuinely feel that any review I write will fall short of doing it justice. The sheer creativity, depth of imagination...


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ISBN 9781739653842
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 175

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