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Two Gatherers
by J. R. Kendiro
The Mother. A titanic organism, humanity's home and ravenous god. Housing sprouts like fungus from flesh, wrapped in membranes, supported by cartilage. No stone. No metal.
At the Last Fort, Bulelani is no ordinary crew leader. He can read, he knows how to move, he's respected. And he has a debt to collect — in blood.
Qaqamba is a fool. He talks too much, he's clumsy, he doesn't understand what's happening around him. But he'd do anything to avoid work. Even help a man get his revenge.
Five days. Two gatherers with nothing to lose. A perfect plan that won't stop falling apart.
The Mother feeds the child. The child feeds the Mother.
Dark fantasy fans of Abercrombie, Lawrence, Brown, and Jemisin, take note!
What readers are saying about the Ravenous Mother series:
Dark and delicious — and slimy. The images in my head remind me of H.R. Giger's art. I'm hooked and I'm craving more of this intriguing world.
The pacing is excellent — never rushed, never slow. I often found myself thinking "just a little bit more." This will leave you ravenous for more.
If you like your fantasy dangerous, and your stories more slow-burn dread than flashy spectacle, Ravenous absolutely delivers.
Available April 23, 2026 — World Book Day.