The Hod King

Book Three of the Books of Babel
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The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft is a thrilling journey through a fantastical tower composed of unique and complex societies. As Thomas Senlin continues his quest to reunite with his wife, the narrative weaves together intrigue, treachery, and a search for truth in a world teetering on the edge of chaos. Each layer of the tower reveals new challenges, deepening the mystery and tension in this richly imagined adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intricate world-building and complex narratives that weave together multiple perspectives. Set in an imaginative, multi-layered tower, it delivers a rich blend of mystery, adventure, and political intrigue. Fans of character-driven storytelling with a strong narrative voice will likely find it captivating.

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The Hod King

Set in a labyrinthine world of menace and wonder, The Hod King is the third novel in the highly acclaimed Books of Babel series, following on from Senlin Ascends and Arm of the Sphinx.

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The Hod King is the third novel in the highly acclaimed Books of Babel series, set in a labyrinthine world of menace and wonder.

On the orders of the mysterious Sphinx, Thomas Senlin and his crew are dragged ever further into the Tower's conspiracies. Meanwhile, the hods climb the Black Trail in darkness and whisper of their king.

Praise for the series:

'One of my favourite books of all time' - Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns

'I'm wildly in love with this book' - Pierce Brown, author of Red Rising

'Brilliant' - Publishers Weekly

'I loved it' - Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names

'These books are absolutely incredible' - The Quill to Live

'Spectacular . . . fabulously gripping' - BookBag

'An impressive display of imagination and humour' - SciFiNow

'An engrossing, intoxicating delight' - Forbidden Planet

'A beautifully written, highly engaging, page-turning masterpiece' - Fantasy Book Review

Series: The Books of Babel

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The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft has been praised for its timeless appeal and imaginative storytelling. Reviewers are in love with the book, describing it as a brilliant continuation of its predecessor. The story's engaging narrative and vivid characters have also been highlighted, making it a highly recommended work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356510842

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 608

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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