The Hod King

Our exploration of Bancroft's Steampunk Tower of Babel continues with this penultimate entry to the series. The invention of this series is second to none - weird and wonderful worldbuilding unlike anything else I have encountered. Here we are largely focused on the Ringdom (kingdom) of Pelphia.

Tom has been separated from the rest of his crew and sent to infiltrate first (under strict instructions not to try and contact his wife) whilst the rest of crew make their way there in the Sphinx's own airship. We finally begin to get more info on Tom's wife and more info on what the Hod's are up to.

The story continues to race along in its wave of whimsy. Bancroft has a wonderful gentle wit that permeates everything he writes. The characters are flawed but interesting and the world is fascinating. The Books of Babel are unlike anything else I have encountered - a highly recommended read!