• Author: Tade Thompson
• ISBN: 9781786897077
• Publisher: Orbit
• Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction
• Setting: Futuristic, alternate Lagos, Nigeria

"A River Called Time" by Tade Thompson plunges readers into a richly imagined, alternate Lagos, Nigeria, in a technologically advanced future where history and identity are fluid. Immanuelle, a man with a rare genetic trait that allows him to cross between realities, is chosen to navigate this complex world. The story explores themes of power, colonialism, identity, and the very nature of existence within a society grappling with its past and hurtling towards an uncertain future. Thompson's narrative weaves together science fiction elements with Nigerian mythology and social commentary. As Immanuelle navigates political intrigue and personal struggles across time and space, he uncovers secrets that could shatter the foundations of his world.