Arm of the Sphinx

The Books of Babel, Book 2

De: Josiah Bancroft

Narrado por: John Banks

Senlin continues his ascent up the tower in the word-of-mouth phenomenon fantasy series about one man's dangerous journey through a labyrinthine world.

"One of my favorite books of all time" (Mark Lawrence on Senlin Ascends)

The Tower of Babel is proving to be as difficult to reenter as it was to break out of. Forced into a life of piracy, Senlin and his eclectic crew are struggling to survive aboard their stolen airship as the hunt to rescue Senlin's lost wife continues.

Hopeless and desolate, they turn to a legend of the Tower, the mysterious Sphinx. But help from the Sphinx never comes cheaply, and as Senlin knows, debts aren't always what they seem in the Tower of Babel. Time is running out, and now Senlin must choose between his friends, his freedom, and his wife.

Does anyone truly escape the Tower?

©2017 Josiah Bancroft (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"More than deserving of advance buzz and initial self-published success, Josiah Bancroft's Senlin Ascends is an early contender for year-end best lists, and a towering achievement in weird fantasy." (B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Senlin Ascends)

"Bancroft's world continues to teem with explosive energy, and he ranges ably from the transcendent to the vicious in an instant....This volume not only matches but adds to the notable achievements of the first." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

"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)

Tremendous performance

Excellent book with a superb narrator. One of the better series in recent years! Looking forward to book 3.

Still climbing !

Hang on, this journey is epic. The narration is by far right up there as one of the best. The story is compelling and the characters I fell in love with in Senlin Ascends continue to be the companions I want to spend time with. I am IN the Tower now, can't or wont leave until, they do, if they ever do. Delicious story.

Much better than the 1st book

the 1st book seemed to be.....too confident at times for Thomas. The elaborate schemes that FG went through to hire an employee ect....

This one seemed much more grounded and was far better as a result.

Fun book even better narration.

I like to read the books and then listen to the audio books, but with this one it was difficult to stay away from the narration.

Very well done!

Below the surface resides the truth

But how hard we try to hide it or change it to what we prefer the truth to be. But what we reveal to ourselves and others, is not the truth. Still searching at 65.

I enjoy the hidden meaning of the tower.

great characters. unique circumstances And challenges. the tower is a fantastic character all its own. the deeper meanings decorate the adventure with pleasing considerations.

2nd book better than first!

I wasn’t sure about the series but halfway through the second one I was hooked. I hope the third one doesn’t disappoint; I’m really liking the characters now.

An Amazing Sequel

Everything you loved about the first book is expanded and improved here! Can't recommend this series enough. The next book is at the top of my most anticipated books to look forward to.

Don't pass this series up!

Senlin, now a pirate Captain, along with his crew Iren, Edith, Voleta, and Adam; continue the adventure of finding Senlin's missing bride. Being a hunted man has it's downfalls, even for a pirate, when ports are closed for trade, Senlin becomes desperate and seeks help from unlikely allies. Thus, a new adventure begins in this imaginative narrative, with some of the most fascinating prose I've ever read. Yes, it's that good. The character development is enchanting in this episode, as we see the point of view of each crew member. When I try to figure out who is the most interesting and complex, I think of the next. They all become special with the unique prose, the author has been so gifted with. John Banks is perfect in delivery, he was made to read this story.

Refreshingly original

Great story.. even better than the first book in the series, Senlin Ascends. Looking forward to book 3.