New York: Ballantine / Del Rey, (2004). First edition - The first novel by this Afro-Canadian writer, radio host, activist and poet, who describes his subgenre as "'Imhotep-Hop' - an Africentric literature that draws from myriad ancient African civilisations, explores present realities, and imagines a future in which people struggle not only for justice, but for the stars." One reviewer wrote about this book: "What do Edmonton, D&D, cannibalism, Star Wars, comic books, ancient African mythology, black culture, drugs, organic food, magic, and television shows have in common? Coyote Kings . . mainly follows two roommates: Hamza, a former graduate student who's been reduced to working as a dishwasher, and Yehat, a video store clerk who invents insane gadgets in his spare time. They're stuck in a rut of self-pity and going nowhere real slow when a mysterious woman shows up and seduces Hamza by quoting his favorite comics and sci-fi films. The only problem: she may not be human." 523 pp plus an appendix. ISBN: 0-345466357.