Black Leopard, Red Wolf Summary
Marlon James

Black Leopard, Red Wolf Overview

Black Leopard, Red Wolf is a fantasy novel by Marlon James. The story is set in a fantasy world based on African mythology. The protagonist, known only as Tracker, has a superhuman sense of smell that makes him one of the best trackers in the land. He is hired to find a missing boy, and as he progresses on this seemingly simple mission, he realizes that there are powerful, conflicting political forces with interests related to this boy. The novel explores themes of morality, love, identity, betrayal, and understanding.