The Hod King, Josiah Bancroft
The Hod King, Josiah Bancroft
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The Hod King

Author: Josiah Bancroft

Narrator: John Banks

Unabridged: 20 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 01/22/2019

Synopsis

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.

"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. Alone in the city, Senlin infiltrates a bloody arena where hods battle for the public's entertainment. But his investigation is quickly derailed by a gruesome crime and an unexpected reunion.

Posing as a noble lady and her handmaid, Voleta and Iren attempt to reach Marya, who is isolated by her fame. While navigating the court, Voleta attracts the unwanted attention of a powerful prince whose pursuit of her threatens their plan.

Edith, now captain of the Sphinx's fierce flagship, joins forces with a fellow wakeman to investigate the disappearance of a beloved friend. 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.

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?

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 October 29, 2024

As an author I know there’s an inevitable degree of fear when you cast your book out on the waters of the reading public and offer them the chance to tell you that your baby is ugly, or worse … average. I’m less familiar with the other side of the equation, the fear that a long awaited and much antic......more

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 08, 2021

The Hod King is Bancroft’s best work so far; a novel that's stunning in originality enhanced with suspenseful and exciting moments. Before I start my review, I would like to mention that, if you need a detailed summary of the series so far as I did, check out www.bookseriesrecaps.com for their great......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on December 31, 2019

ARC provided by Orbit in exchange for an honest review. 1.) Senlin Ascends ★★★★★ 2.) Arm of the Sphinx ★★★★ “The world is full of wolves and lambs, but precious few shepherds.” I can’t believe that Josiah Bancroft did it again, but he truly did it again. This is such a wonderful installment......more

Goodreads review by James on February 04, 2019

I received an advanced review copy of The Hod King in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Josiah Bancroft and Orbit Books for the opportunity. When I concluded my review of Arm of the Sphinx I stated that I would be counting down the days until I could rejoin Senlin and his compani......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on April 27, 2022

Check out my new youtube channel where I show my instant reactions to reading fantasy books seconds after I finish the book. One of the worst fantasy books I've ever read I really hate to give such a bad rating here because I felt like the first book showed so much promise, and I truly enjoy the p......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

"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

"Senlin Ascends is an adventure rife with character, voice and beauty - a well-polished knife drawn out slowly."
—Sam Sykes on Senlin Ascends

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