An Epic Fantasy Saga
He tried to break his people's chains.Instead, he broke the world.
A tale of gods and humans, vengeance and sacrifice, rooted in the rich mythology of Africa.
They call him the War Eze—a man with lightning in his veins and a rebellion in his blood.
Amadioha Kamanu has one purpose: drive the Vodunese Empire from his homeland. Where his father plotted, Amadioha strikes. His crusade forges broken clans into an army that might finally win.
But every victory demands a darker sacrifice. The woman he loves sees the monster he's becoming. His closest friend questions how far he'll go. And the gods he's fighting seem strangely willing to let him advance.
Because Amadioha doesn't know what his enemies do: he was never meant to lose.
His rebellion is the spark they've been waiting for. His lightning is the key to a door that should never open. While he bleeds to free his people, forces beyond his realm move pieces into place—a conspiracy centuries in the making, orchestrated by powers who see humans as kindling for a greater fire.
The final siege will give Amadioha everything he fought for. And in that moment of triumph, he'll learn the terrible truth:
Some chains were never meant to be broken.
Rooted in West African mythology, The Eden Ruse delivers lightning-fast action, deep magic systems, and a conspiracy that spans three realms. Epic fantasy for readers who crave morally grey characters and world-shattering stakes.
The Ruse Cycle
An epic trilogy spanning gods and humans, heaven and hell.
Book I
The Eden Ruse
They call him the War Eze—a man with lightning in his veins and a rebellion in his blood. His crusade will free his people. Or burn three realms to ash.
Book II
The Eden Protocol
The gods have awakened. The war between realms has begun. And Amadioha must choose: save his people, or save the world.
Coming July 2026
Prequel
The Great Fall
Before the Ruse, before the rebellion—witness the original sin that shattered the heavens.
Coming August 2026
4.9 out of 5 on Amazon
“It almost felt like an African Game of Thrones. Really strong debut.”
— Kobi
“I can easily see this as a blockbuster movie. The blend of West African mythology and Haitian lore with epic fantasy is absolutely brilliant.”
— Neka
“The whole book shines brightest when it digs into the Vodun/Niri conflict. Highly recommend if you like your fantasy gritty and your heroes flawed.”
— Regina Watts
“I foresee this becoming some type of motion picture. Perhaps a movie, series or animation. Exceptional writing style!”
— Chichi Eze
“The characters are complex with their own secrets and motivations. The story will stay with you long after you finish.”
— Neka
“Richly imagined world with diverse, deeply complex characters. The plot is dynamic and layered, revealing an epic and shadowy conspiracy.”
— IDC
“A man does not win a woman's love—or a nation's respect—by running after it, begging to be seen. You win it by standing still, by building a fire so bright that they come to you for warmth.”— Chief Amobi Umoren
Explore the World
Dive deeper into the mythology of The Eden Ruse. Discover the gods, the magic, and the realms that shape this epic saga.
The Storyteller
Dez Udezue
Dez Udezue writes stories about gods who bleed, humans who rise, and the thin line between salvation and destruction. His work draws deeply from African mythology, weaving ancient traditions with epic fantasy.
The Eden Ruse began as a question: what happens when a slave gains the power of gods? The answer became a trilogy that explores power, sacrifice, and the cost of freedom.