I loved every page.'- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Senlin Ascends, 'What is remarkable about this novel, quite apart from its rich, allusive prose, is Bancroft's portrayal of Senlin, a good man in a desperate situation, and the way he changes in response to his experiences in his ascent.'- The Guardian on Senlin Ascends, 'Like a blend of Kafka's The Castle and Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast, Josiah Bancroft's ambitious first chapter in his The Books of Babel series is an impressive display of imagination and humor.'- SciFiNow on Senlin Ascends, ' Senlin Ascends is a unique masterpiece. 'Wonderfully unique and superbly well written. As Senlin and his crew become further dragged in to the conspiracies of the Tower, everything falls to one question: Who is The Hod King? The Books of Babel: Senlin Ascends Arm of the Sphinx The Hod King She must decide who to trust as her desperate search brings her nearer to the Black Trail where the hods climb in darkness and whisper of the Hod King. Edith, now captain of the Sphinx's fierce flagship, joins forces with a fellow wakeman to investigate the disappearance of a beloved friend. While navigating the court, Voleta attracts the unwanted attention of a powerful prince whose pursuit of her threatens their plan. Posing as a noble lady and her handmaid, Voleta and Iren attempt to reach Marya, who is isolated by her fame.

But his investigation is quickly derailed by a gruesome crime and an unexpected reunion. Alone in the city, Senlin infiltrates a bloody arena where hods battle for the public's entertainment. 'One of my favorite books of all time.' - Mark Lawrence on Senlin Ascends Fearing an uprising, the Sphinx sends Senlin to investigate a plot that has taken hold in the ringdom of Pelphia.

Thomas Senlin and his crew of outcasts have been separated, and now they must face the dangers of the labyrinthine tower on their own in this third book in the word-of-mouth phenomenon fantasy series.

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