The Three Rules of Witches: Love fearlessly, travel extensively, and never pass up an abandoned cottage for a well-deserved rest. When Mother Khumalo finds the perfect lodging, well away from people, work, or adventure, she settles in with daughter Amnandi for an extended stay. Yet her trips into the nearby port town of Waterfall leave her wary. Something is most definitely not right, and witches, sometimes to their regret, often notice more than they'd like. A ruthless mage, an angry ghost, and a bone-crunching demon certainly do not wish to be noticed. Witches, however, are rarely in the business of granting wishes. There is a fourth Rule: never fail to protect innocents in harm's way. Magic returns to Waterfall...whether anyone wants it to or not. "With the same unique vision, narrative energy, and humor Zig Zag Claybourne brought to the genre bending, Afrofuturist space operas The Brothers Jetstream: Leviathan and Afro Puffs Are the Antennae of the Universe, in his new fantasy, Breath, Warmth, and Dream, he spins a tale of magic and witchcraft set in a wholly original imaginary realm. Different, deep, and fun." Jeffrey Ford, author of The Twilight Pariah "Claybourne has turned out a jewel-toned adventure, full of mischief, mirth, and murder." Meg Elison, author of Number One Fan "I wondered what would happen if Zig Zag stuck his toe into fantasy fiction, and now I know. Breath, Warmth & Dream is fantasy fiction written as only Zig Zag could, eloquent, witty, and profound. Each sentence flows lightly yet hints at backstory that feels ancient. Mother Khumalo and her daughter Amnandi are wonderful characters, and their adversaries are just as engaging. This is a book that deserves to be in your hands." Milton Davis, author of Changa's Safari, and Woman of the Woods "In Claybourne's books, the point isn't the fight, it's what the fight is for, and he's done it again. This novel breaks ground that has been so cemented, it's a bunker roof." Anna Tambour, author of Crandolin "What do you get when you combine worldbuilding reminiscent of Kai Ashante Wilson, characters as endearingly quirky as Terry Pratchett's, and prose chock full of delightful turns of phrase that would make Mark Twain wish he'd thought of them? You get this book, which I cannot recommend highly enough." Robyn Bennis, author of The Guns Below "Claybourne's masterwork." Michael W. Lucas, author of Prohibition Orcs "So delicate and expertly held and told...wow. It is magic." Cerece Rennie Murphy, author of The Wolf Queen "Claybourne has woven magic from higher realms into this book." Catherine Winter