The Path Of Blood And River

A Novel

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In a kingdom where gods whisper through rivers and dreams bleed into waking, two souls are destined to collide—again and again. 

Enenebe, a warrior-seer born of the Agojie, carries a power older than memory and a name once cursed by thunder. Sent south as prophecy’s pawn, she bears the mark of Nneka, First Mother, and walks the threshold between woman and goddess. 

Ikedi, heir to the sacred House and River Kingdom of Idemili, has been raised to uphold tradition—but love, rebellion, and ancestral secrets pull him into a war he cannot escape. When the river remembers and the veil thins, Ikedi must choose between honour and the fire that burns for Enenebe. But the gods are not the only ones watching. 

Paul Guillaume, a foreign merchant haunted by his own darkness, arrives under the guise of trade. What he seeks is more than riches. What he unleashes threatens to unravel bloodlines, shatter divine laws, and ignite a battle between spirit and empire. 

As ancient deities stir and a forbidden union defies centuries of silence, Enenebe and Ikedi must confront enemies both mortal and mythic—while learning that love, like power, demands sacrifice. 

Sweeping, sensual, and richly imagined, The Path of Blood and River is a mythic epic of forbidden love, ancestral reckoning, and the cost of awakening gods in a world built on secrets.

 

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PAGES: 464

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RELEASE DATE: September 30th, 2026

Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy

TAGS: Prophecy, War, Goddess, Sorcerer, Agojie, Magic, Love, Rosemary Okafor



Rosemary Okafor

Rosemary Okafor is a Nigerian author who began her career as a journalist and an academic before embracing her true passionstorytelling. What started as writing short romance stories for fun soon grew into a calling, establishing her as a writer with a distinctive voice in contemporary romance. Her engaging style that blends love and longing with elements of suspense, humour, and a touch of steam, reminds readers that stories can be both deeply moving and delightfully entertaining. When she isn’t writing, Rosemary enjoys gardening, helping to manage her family’s business, and finding inspiration in the beautiful rhythm of everyday life.

“Some special stories manage to give you both a feeling of nostalgia and an excitement for the future. The Path of Blood and River is a special story—told with the steady hand of a sage.”

—Rogba Payne, author of The Dance of Shadows

“When ancient eastern mysticism collides with the sweeping grandeur of medieval legend, 'The Path of Blood and River' catapults you into a dark, intoxicating odyssey of desire, primal power, and prophecies gone wrong. Follow two entwined souls—a warrior and an heir—as deities awaken, portals yawn open, and fate sharpens its blade. Rosemary Okafor's masterful storytelling ensnares you from the first page, refusing to let go.”

—Oyin Olugbile, author of Sanya

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Book Trim151 x 230mm
Number of Pages464
ISBN (Paperback)978-978-8570-11-0
Release DateSeptember 30, 2026
GenreFantasy Fiction, Romantasy

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