Iheukwumere, the old dibia and chief priest of Umozobia, tells his family of their storied heritage through five generations. Revering tradition, the ancestors fight for justice after tragedy befalls them, time after time. In reliving his past, the wise storyteller fulfills his destiny and gains the ofo, despite his uncle's treachery. This debut novel is truly a captivating tale of triumph of the human spirit over evil.