 Tobi Ogundiran (Tordotcom 978-1-25090-796-7, $20.99, 160pp, hc) July 2024. There are probably hundreds of examples of how the Chosen One motif has served SF and fantasy, and there’s a certain boldness in the way in which Tobi Ogundiran hints at it on the very first page of In the Shadow of the Fall, the first in a two-novella sequence called Guardian of the Gods. Ashâke, a young acolyte who has watched her peers chosen for the priesthood by one or another of the orisha, has been repeatedly passed over herself, and eventually decides to take matters into her own hands: She attempts to summon and bind one of those gods, in violation of just about all the rules and protocols of the temple where she has lived her entire childhood. Of course it goes awry, and of course she gets in serious trouble with the High Priestess, but since we know these tales better than Ashâke apparently does, we’re already suspecting that this business of her being passed over so often is a surefire sign of something far more special in store. When, with the aid of a witch doctor she has befriended, Ashâke escapes the dungeon where she has been imprisoned and flees the temple, it’s only a matter of time until she finds reason to question almost everything she thinks she knows about the world, the orisha, and herself.

Gary K. Wolfe Reviews In the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi Ogundiran

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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David Loughery also worked on thrillers like 'Passenger 57' and 'Lakeview Terrace.'

Disney and 'Star Trek' Legend Dies of Skin Cancer: David Loughery Was 71

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, July 31st

'Lost' and 'Suits' Season 9 hit Netflix this week alongside originals like 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.'

Every TV Show, Movie, and Original Coming to Netflix This Week (July 1)

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Vourdalak offers a unique take on the vampire genre, mixing silly, sinister, and haunting elements. Based on Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy’s novella, The Vourdalak ’s eerie dread leads to an inevitable yet no less effective descent into destruction. The film combines dark humor with surprising emotional impact, making...

'The Vourdalak' Review: The Perfect Vampire Horror to Hold You Over Until 'Nosferatu'

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? Not according to these filmmakers. The lingering dread, the confusion and horror, the madness! So much great horror has sprung from that fear of losing your mind. In fact, there are so many great options that we got a little crazy. We...

Fright Club: Descent into Madness

The Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery have announced their schedule of brand-new summer movies for August 2024. Here’s a look at what Hallmark is planning for the last part of its summer lineup. If you miss any of the new movies on their premiere date, you can catch them...

Hallmark’s August 2024 Lineup: See Full New Movie Schedule

Most science fiction movie franchises that get past six films are fairly impressive. Way back before the MCU blew up in 2012 or the Star Wars sequels began in 2015, sci-fi film franchises generally didn’t get into the double-digits. In fact, the seemingly immortal Planet of the Apes franchise just now released its 10th film overall. Star Wars has 11 theatrical films, but five of those all came out in the last nine years. This summer, the Alien franchise will release its ninth film in very fragmented continuity, which funnily enough, has the subtitle Romulus, a term that was arguably popularized by the scrappiest science fiction franchise of them all — Star Trek.

You Can Finally Stream All the Star Trek Movies in One Place

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Three titles debut this week, most prominently Deborah Harkness’s The Black Bird Oracle (Ballantine), fifth book in her All Souls series that began with A Discovery of Witches in 2011. It ranks among the top ten on the four print lists compiled here. Also debuting: Lev Grossman’s The Bright Sword (Viking), on three lists, and Stephen Graham Jones’s I Was a Teenage Slasher (Saga), on two.

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Scott set expectations high for his upcoming film in a new interview.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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Universal Orlando Resort unveiled its third installment of the super popular Harry Potter-themed lands, headlined by the Ministry of Magic in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. What are the new Harry Potter worlds? The latest world will be The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, one of five new worlds coming […]
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Although it lasted only one TV season, Jonny Quest, with its pulsating theme music, and high-concept adventures, made its mark in pop culture history. The series, which stars the voice of the multi-talented actor Tim Matheson, became one of TV's classic Saturday morning animated series and remains one of the most groundbreaking shows of the era.

A Look Back at 'Jonny Quest': The Pioneering 1960s Animated Saturday Morning TV Adventure Show

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Russell Letson Reviews Beyond the Light Horizon by Ken MacLeod

 Ken MacLeod (Orbit 978-0-356-51482-6, £10.99, 336 pp, tp) May 2024. Cover by Duncan Spilling. (Pyr 978-1-64506-066-6, $21.00, 336pp, tp) June 2024. Beyond the Light Horizon...

Russell Letson Reviews Beyond the Light Horizon by Ken MacLeod

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