The Fall of Babel, Josiah Bancroft
The Fall of Babel, Josiah Bancroft
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The Fall of Babel

Author: Josiah Bancroft

Narrator: John Banks

Unabridged: 24 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 11/09/2021


Synopsis

The incredible final book in the phenomenon fantasy series described as “future classics" follows one man's dangerous journey through a labyrinthine world and the mysteries he uncovers along the way. (Los Angeles Times).

"Josiah Bancroft is a magician. His books are that rare alchemy: gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action packed, warm, witty, and thought provoking." —Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Circe

As Marat's siege engine bores through the Tower, erupting inside ringdoms and leaving chaos in its wake, Senlin can do nothing but observe the mayhem from inside the belly of the beast. Caught in a charade, Senlin desperately tries to sabotage the rampaging Hod King, even as Marat's objective grows increasingly clear. The leader of the zealots is bound for the Sphinx's lair and the unimaginable power it contains. 

In the city under glass at the Tower's summit, Adam discovers a utopia where everyone inexplicably knows the details of his past. As Adam unravels the mystery of his fame, he soon discovers the crowning ringdom conceals a much darker secret.

Aboard the State of Art, Edith and her crew adjust to the reality that Voleta has awoken from death changed. She seems to share more in common with the Red Hand now than her former self. While Edith wars for the soul of the young woman, a greater crisis looms: They will have to face Marat on unequal footing and with Senlin caught in the crossfire. 

And when the Bridge of Babel is finally opened, and the Brick Layer's true ambition revealed, neither they nor the Tower will ever be the same again.

Also by Josiah Bancroft:

The Books of Babel
Senlin Ascends
Arm of the Sphinx
The Hod King
The Fall of Babel

About Josiah Bancroft

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on December 28, 2024

Out today! I spent a long time reading this one. It's a long book and I was in no hurry to finish since it marks the end of a truly excellent quadrillogy. Endings are difficult. In the midst of a story you can toss out new characters and twists and worldbuilding with scarcely a care (GRRM). At the......more

Goodreads review by jessica on October 06, 2021

wow. i cant believe i am here and that the ending of the series has finally arrived. its definitely a lot to process. i will say that with books #2 and #3, i was worried the story had lost its way. but im glad this conclusion finally brings the story back to where it all began - senlin reuniting with......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on January 04, 2024

1.) Senlin Ascends ★★★★★ 2.) Arm of the Sphinx ★★★★ 3.) The Hod King ★★★★★ Blog | Instagram | Youtube | Ko-fi | Spotify | Twitch......more

Goodreads review by Allen on November 07, 2021

A fantastic conclusion to one of my favorite series. Full review at: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Efka on December 20, 2021

...And, finally, we have undoubtedly learned that this whole quadrilogy had really been all about Senlin... NOT. ... And we finally had all the answers about The Tower and it‘s nature and The Brick Layer and The Sphinx... NOT. ... But at least it ended, like, you know, properly. With an, um, you kno......more


Quotes

"It's rare to find a modern book that feels like a timeless classic. I'm wildly in love with this book."—Pierce Brown, author of Red Rising on Senlin Ascends

"The Hod King is a compelling and original novel; the "Books of Babel" are something you hope to see perhaps once a decade - future classics, which may be remembered long after the series concludes."—Los Angeles Times on The Hod King

"Josiah Bancroft is a magician. His books are that rare alchemy: gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty, and thought-provoking. I can't wait for more."—Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Circe

"Senlin Ascends is one of the best reads I've had in ages . . . I was dragged in and didn't escape until I'd finished two or three days later."
Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns on Senlin Ascends

"Deeply compelling . . . A classic in the making."—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog

"Wonderfully unique and superbly well written. I loved every page."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Senlin Ascends

"Senlin is a man worth rooting for, and his strengthening resolve and character is as marvelous and sprawling as the tower he climbs."—The Washington Post 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

"Senlin Ascends crosses the everyday strangeness and lyrical prose of Borges and Gogol with all the action and adventure of high fantasy. I loved it, and grabbed the next one as soon as I turned the last page."
Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names on Senlin Ascends

"With deceptive simplicity Bancroft brings this gothic place and its denizens to a colourful life...I loved it!"—Adrian Selby, author of Snakewood on Senlin Ascends