An elite, isolated Kenyan boarding school is terrorized by supernatural entities, grotesque maladies, and strange transformations in a chilling YA horror debut inspired by the urban legend of “night runners.”
Perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting and White Smoke
When Shani returns to her elite, isolated boarding school after her father’s mysterious death, she just wants to finish senior year with her scholarship intact—which means focusing on her work and staying out of trouble. Even with her best friend, Pendo, by her side, she’s never quite fit in at Taji Academy. But soon, strange things start happening at school—not only are students coming down with odd, grotesque skin maladies, someone is causing chaos on campus after curfew. Are they night runners, the supernatural entities that terrorize rural neighborhoods in the dark?
The strict administration insists it’s just students pulling pranks. Everyone knows that night runners are just an urban legend. But when one of the popular students, Adila, goes missing—and Shani wakes up one morning with mud on her feet, torn clothes, and a pounding headache—she knows it’s more than that. As she and others at Taji begin to transform with no way to contact the outside world, she must figure out what is happening—before it’s too late.
Praise for We Run the Night
“Will keep readers on the edges of their seats . . . An atmospheric, mind-bending novel that examines the complexities of grief.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Mbengei debuts with a heart-stopping supernatural horror novel . . . Eerie ambiance and mounting tension fuel a twist-filled paranormal mystery.” —Publishers Weekly
“With a haunting opening, cinematic and visceral descriptions, and a strong emotional core, We Run the Night is a compulsively readable thriller that lingers long after the last page.” —Kelly Murashige, author of The Yomigaeri Tunnel
“Beautifully written and expertly executed, We Run The Night is as stunning and electric as a flash of lightning (and I tore through it just as fast). This gripping supernatural thriller with a beating heart will stay with you.” —Dana Mele, author of The Beast You Let In
“Weaving supernatural horror with social commentary, this delightfully creepy boarding school mystery rooted in a Kenyan urban legend is perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Trang Thanh Tran.” —Alyssa Raymond, Copper Dog Books (Beverly, MA)
Peace Mbengei is a Kenyan medical doctor who was long listed for the 2019 Writivism Short Story Prize. Her short fiction has appeared in African Writer, Praxis Magazine, Kalahari Review, Ilanot Review, Kikwetu Journal, and Isele Magazine.
An elite, isolated Kenyan boarding school is terrorized by supernatural entities, grotesque maladies, and strange transformations in a chilling YA horror debut inspired by the urban legend of “night runners.”
Perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting and White Smoke
When Shani returns to her elite, isolated boarding school after her father’s mysterious death, she just wants to finish senior year with her scholarship intact—which means focusing on her work and staying out of trouble. Even with her best friend, Pendo, by her side, she’s never quite fit in at Taji Academy. But soon, strange things start happening at school—not only are students coming down with odd, grotesque skin maladies, someone is causing chaos on campus after curfew. Are they night runners, the supernatural entities that terrorize rural neighborhoods in the dark?
The strict administration insists it’s just students pulling pranks. Everyone knows that night runners are just an urban legend. But when one of the popular students, Adila, goes missing—and Shani wakes up one morning with mud on her feet, torn clothes, and a pounding headache—she knows it’s more than that. As she and others at Taji begin to transform with no way to contact the outside world, she must figure out what is happening—before it’s too late.
Praise
Praise for We Run the Night
“Will keep readers on the edges of their seats . . . An atmospheric, mind-bending novel that examines the complexities of grief.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Mbengei debuts with a heart-stopping supernatural horror novel . . . Eerie ambiance and mounting tension fuel a twist-filled paranormal mystery.” —Publishers Weekly
“With a haunting opening, cinematic and visceral descriptions, and a strong emotional core, We Run the Night is a compulsively readable thriller that lingers long after the last page.” —Kelly Murashige, author of The Yomigaeri Tunnel
“Beautifully written and expertly executed, We Run The Night is as stunning and electric as a flash of lightning (and I tore through it just as fast). This gripping supernatural thriller with a beating heart will stay with you.” —Dana Mele, author of The Beast You Let In
“Weaving supernatural horror with social commentary, this delightfully creepy boarding school mystery rooted in a Kenyan urban legend is perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Trang Thanh Tran.” —Alyssa Raymond, Copper Dog Books (Beverly, MA)
Author
Peace Mbengei is a Kenyan medical doctor who was long listed for the 2019 Writivism Short Story Prize. Her short fiction has appeared in African Writer, Praxis Magazine, Kalahari Review, Ilanot Review, Kikwetu Journal, and Isele Magazine.
