The Last Dreamwalker

"This stunning novel by the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award-winning author Rita Woods tells the tale of Layla Hurley and her connection to the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina. The islands are the home of the Gullah/Geechee people, who have retained the ethnic traditions of West Africa since the mid-1700s. Layla is a complicated, emotional protagonist who learns she has a unique gift, passed from generation to generation, following her mother’s death. The book contains imaginative mythology, exquisite prose and wonderfully paced storytelling. It’s a beautifully written, gripping contemporary story and a must-read work of fiction."