In the small town of Dominion, Mississippi, power is wielded from the pulpit.

In Dominion, Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr. is more than a preacher, he is the moral authority shaping every corner of his community, from the Seven Seals Baptist Church to the local airwaves. At his side stands his devoted wife, Priscilla, quietly supporting his mission while raising their five sons, especially the charismatic and beloved youngest, Wonderboy, heir to his father’s legacy.

But when a violent encounter shatters Wonderboy’s carefully constructed future, the consequences ripple through the town, exposing long-buried tensions and truths.

Told through the voices of the women who love and endure these men, this striking, Morrisonian debut confronts the weight of patriarchy, faith, and survival. Luminous and unflinching, Dominion is a vivid exploration of power, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of Black womanhood.

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2026, this is an unforgettable novel announcing a bold new literary voice.