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  • Arm of the Sphinx

  • Books of Babel, Book 2
  • By: Josiah Bancroft
  • Narrated by: John Banks
  • Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (207 ratings)

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Arm of the Sphinx

By: Josiah Bancroft
Narrated by: John Banks
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Publisher's Summary

Forced by necessity into a life of piracy, Senlin and his eclectic crew struggle to survive aboard their stolen airship. Senlin's search for his lost wife continues, even as her ghost haunts his every step. But the Tower of Babel proves to be as difficult to reenter as it was to escape.

In desperation, he turns to a rumoured legend of the tower, the mysterious and dangerous Sphinx. But help from the Sphinx does not come cheaply, and one of his crew already knows the terrible cost.

©2018 Josiah Bancroft (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK

Critic Reviews

"Like its predecessor, it is a brilliant piece of work...these two books are genius. I just love them. The story, characters and imagination shine." (Mark Lawrence)

"Thomas Senlin is the most unlikely yet likeable hero since a certain hobbit rushed out of Bag End leaving his second breakfast half-finished and entirely unwashed-up." (Fantasy Faction)

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Amazing book

The narration is fantastic, and uses very distinct voices for all the characters. The story itself can feel somewhat slow paced at times, but I am really looking forward to the next instalment!

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next please!

I will start the next book immediately. Such an interesting story! highly recommended reading! Thankyou.

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Just as good as the first installment.

What a fantastic story...Volume ends with you wanting more...the reader is wonderful...Highly recommend this series...it rivals any fantasy I've ever read...

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Love it!

Absolutely love both books in this series so far! the narrator does a wonderful job. Excited for the next

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Wonderful!

Just as good and imaginative as the first. I cannot wait for the third installment. The reading also adds to the story immensely.

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brilliant

if i could translate this into meows it is a book i would read to my doongie bean. 10/10.

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A towering sequel

One of those sequels that take all the good aspects of the first part of the story and build upon it in extraordinary fashion. A rollicking adventure with characters you grow to love. Can’t wait for volume three!

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Perfect

the combination of the story and the narration were perfect. I could listen to them every day of my life I think

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