The Recurring Cast
Xenogenesis book 1 · 1987

Dawn

Lilith Iyapo awakens two hundred and fifty years after a nuclear war, aboard the spaceship of the Oankali, aliens who have saved the survivors and now want to merge with them.

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Book facts

Author
Octavia E. Butler
Series
Xenogenesis, book 1 of 3
Published
1987
Setting
Set in space
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Dawn

2 recurring or key characters from Octavia E. Butler’s chart. Introduces Lilith Iyapo and Nikanj.

Lead 1

Major 1

  • NikanjFirst appearanceOankali ooloi

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