Arm of the Sphinx
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Arm of the Sphinx
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Arm of the Sphinx
Arm of the Sphinx is the stunning second novel in the highly acclaimed Books of Babel series, following on from Senlin Ascends
Like its predecessor, it is a brilliant piece of work . . . these two books are genius. I just love them. The story, characters and imagination shine β Mark Lawrence
Forced by necessity into a life of piracy, Senlin and his eclectic crew struggle to survive aboard their stolen airship as the hunt for his lost wife continues. But the Tower of Babel is proving to be as difficult to re-enter as it was to escape.
Hopeless and desolate, they turn to a legend of the tower, the mysterious Sphinx. But help from the sphinx doesn't come cheaply and, as Senlin knows, debts aren't always what they seem in the Tower of Babel.
Praise for the series:
Brilliant β Publishers Weekly
I loved it β Django Wexler
An engrossing intoxicating delight β Forbidden Planet
An extraordinary debut that is well worthy of the hype. A beautifully written, highly engaging page-turning masterpiece β Fantasy Book Review
Thomas Senlin is the most unlikely yet likeable hero since a certain hobbit rushed out of Bag End leaving his second breakfast half-finished and entirely unwashed-up β Fantasy Faction
Series: The Books of Babel
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Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft has received high praise for its imaginative story, engaging characters, and stunning prose. Reviewers highlight Bancroft's clever storytelling and humorous writing style, comparing him to celebrated authors like Terry Pratchett. The book is described as a beautifully written, page-turning fantasy that combines elements of Kafkaesque horror with a heist thriller, making it both entertaining and unique.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780356510835
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 199.0mm
Height: 130.0mm
Weight: 306g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Josiah Bancroft is the author of five novels, a collection of short fiction, and numerous poems. His books have been translated into eight languages. Before settling down to write fantasy full time, he was a college instructor, rock musician and aspiring comic book artist. When he's not writing, he enjoys strumming a variety of stringed instruments, drawing with a growing cache of imperfect pens, and cooking without a recipe. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Sharon, their daughter, Maddie, and their two rabbits, Mabel and Chaplin.
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