Set in an alternate New Orleans simmering with magic, faith, and political tension, The Black God's Drums follows a sharp-witted young woman with big dreams who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission that could change her life and her city. Blending steampunk adventure, Afro-Caribbean spirituality, and high-stakes intrigue, P. Djèlí Clark crafts a fast-paced tale full of atmosphere, danger, and wonder.