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The Hod King


A Fantasy Novel


Book 3 of the Babel Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Steampunk,
  • Gaslamp Fantasy,
  • Multi-POV,
  • Court Intrigue,
  • Found Family
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  • Labyrinthine towers with deadly arenas and secret plots
  • Multiple characters infiltrating courts and navigating shifting alliances
  • Dark uprisings and mysterious figures whispered about in the shadows
Publisher Description

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.

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 into the conspiracies of the Tower, everything falls to one question: Who is The Hod King?

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