![]() Unfortunately, a wrathful djombi with indigo skin believes this power should be his and his alone.īursting with humor and rich in fantastic detail, Redemption in Indigo is a clever, contemporary fairy tale that introduces readers to a dynamic new voice in Caribbean literature. ![]() When Paama leaves him for good, she attracts the attention of the undying ones-the djombi-who present her with a gift: the Chaos Stick, which allows her to manipulate the subtle forces of the world. Bad enough that he followed her to her parents’ home in the village of Makende, now he’s disgraced himself by murdering livestock and stealing corn. It is an intricately woven tale of adventure, magic, and the power of the human spirit. Karen Lord’s debut novel won the prestigious Frank Collymore Literary Prize in Barbados, the Mythopeic, Carl Brandon Parallax, and Crawford Awards. ![]() ![]() “Filled with witty asides, trickster spiders, poets and one very wise woman, 'Redemption in Indigo' is a rare find that you could hand to your child, your mother or your best friend.” -The Washington Post ![]()
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