Two Serpents Rise
- Author Max Gladstone
- Narrator Chris Andrew Ciulla
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 29 October 2013
- Run Time 12 hours and 26 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Fantasy, Thriller / suspense fiction.
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What to expect
A novel set in the addictive and compelling fantasy world of Three Parts Dead
Shadow demons plague the city reservoir, and Red King Consolidated has sent in Caleb Altemoc—casual gambler and professional risk manager—to cleanse the water for the sixteen million people of Dresediel Lex. At the scene of the crime, Caleb finds an alluring and clever cliff runner, crazy Mal, who easily outpaces him.
But Caleb has more to worry about than the demon infestation, Mal, or job security when he discovers that his father—the last priest of the old gods and leader of the True Quechal terrorists—has broken into his home and is wanted in connection with the attacks on the water supply.
From the beginning, Caleb and Mal are bound by lust, craft, and chance, as both play a dangerous game where gods and people are pawns. They sleep on water, they dance in fire, and all the while the Twin Serpents slumbering beneath the earth are stirring—they are hungry.
Critics Review
“If you’ve been looking for a different kind of fantasy—part urban, part epic, maybe something in between—you’ll thoroughly enjoy this novel.”
“It’s not a typical transparent fantasy quest story, but is, instead, a satisfying story that muses about environmental catastrophes, troubling father-son relationships, and corporate mergers.”
“Gladstone outdoes himself in this exciting andnimaginative return to the brilliantly realized world of Three Parts Dead…Thenalternate Los Angeles that is Dresediel Lex is charged with its own versions ofnethnic tensions and environmental strain, and Caleb is an engaging protagonistnfor this taut and unique blend of legal drama, fantasy, and noir.”
“Gladstone follows his acclaimed debut, Three Parts Dead, with another fast-paced fantasy thriller set in the same world. This time, he focuses on the sprawling city of Dresediel Lex, rich in a history and culture reminiscent of the Aztecs, which serves as a dramatic backdrop for the novel’s action. This worthy sequel should receive attention from fans of China Miéville and Steven Erikson.”
“Two Serpents Rise is an epic, solidly city-based fantasy with strong characters and a wonderfully built world. It’s also a fast-paced thriller, thoroughly entertaining.”
“Another highly unusual fantasy (Three Parts Dead, 2012) set in the same carefully constructed, Aztec-inspired world of gods, magic and sacrifice.”
| Author | Max Gladstone |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Chris Andrew Ciulla |
| Series | The Craft Sequence Series |
| Duration | 12 hours and 26 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781483061450 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Fantasy, Thriller / suspense fiction |
| Availability | US |
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