Tyrant King

In this sixth book of the Orisha series, Tyrant King - Blood of the Forest,, secrets run deep, and loyalties are tested as power-hungry King Olufe grows ever more ruthless. Amid the political and personal machinations of the royal court, King Olufe is driven by dark desires, indifferent to the mourning for his late queen and fixated on finding a new bride-by any means necessary. High Priestess Tengdana, keeper of sacred rites and dangerous secrets, holds her own plans close, even as she orchestrates the protection of Efuna, the hidden firstborn daughter of King Gurara.
As Olufe dismisses his duty and integrity, loyal figures like Lieutenant Tonkei and Efuna navigate treacherous palace intrigues. The haunting truths of hidden twins, forbidden alliances, and supernatural spells weigh heavily on them, especially as rebellion stirs and the king's brutal demands push the empire to the brink. In the shadows of the palace and the dangerous Takamanda jungle, life and death collide, bringing old enmities to the surface and forging alliances that could challenge the very fabric of Oyo rule.
In a world ruled by secrets and sacrifice, Efuna, Tonkei, and the enigmatic High Priestess must find the courage to confront a king who seems determined to drown Oyo in blood and betrayal.