The Prey of Gods

Name: The Prey of Gods
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (656 reviews)
Author: Nicky Drayden

by Nicky Drayden

Science Fiction Fantasy Horror

4.1 (656)

4.1 stars from 656 reviews. Top 93% of Science Fiction Fantasy books we track.

1 pages< 1 hr readPublished by HarperCollins PublishersPublished 2017-01-01

$2.99Deal79% off peak

Last checked: Jul 4, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $13.99

Good deal — this title is discounted today.

Price range: $1.99 – $13.99

Buy on Amazon - $2.99

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Lauren Beukes
Nnedi Okorafor
Ian McDonald

Fans of these books will like this...

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee

Perfect for you if...

You love African-set speculative fiction that refuses to fit neatly into one genre, blending sci-fi, fantasy, and horror with genuine wit.
You're drawn to ensemble casts where each character has distinct powers and perspectives, including queer representation and neurodivergent voices.
You appreciate dark humour and body horror alongside character-driven storytelling that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward single-genre narratives or stories that stay grounded in realism without supernatural or science-fictional elements.
You're uncomfortable with graphic violence, body horror, or deeply unsettling imagery involving predatory creatures.
You want a tightly plotted thriller with clear good guys and bad guys rather than morally complex, chaotic ensemble stories.

About this book

Winner of the Compton Crook Award, The Prey of Gods is set in a near-future South Africa where personal robots assist the working class, renewable energy powers infrastructure, and Port Elizabeth's genetic engineering industry drives economic growth. The narrative weaves together science fiction, fantasy, horror, and dark humor. However, three threats endanger this promising future: a new hallucinogenic drug spreading across the country, an emerging AI uprising, and an ancient demigoddess determined to restore her power by consuming human blood. Four unlikely allies must unite to prevent catastrophe: a young Zulu girl with destructive power, a queer teenager who can control minds, a pop diva with personal struggles, and a politician with deep family issues. Drayden combines her skill as a short story writer to create an elaborate narrative spanning multiple perspectives and conflicts.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

$1.99 – $13.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 79% off peak. Price has dropped 12 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 126 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently around #74K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 44% recently.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.1★ from 656 reviews

Gaining approximately 1 new review per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.2 over the tracking period.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

This book is currently discounted at $2.99. It typically returns to around $13.99.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.