In this stunning follow-up to his epic fantasy debut, Alan Campbell propels readers into a captivating city battling for its own survivalâand that of humankindâin a world of deities and demons, fallen angels and killers.After a destructive battle, the ancient swaying city of Deepgate has been overtaken. Most of the chains that suspend it have given way, toxic fumes are emanating from blazing structures, and the temple once inhabited by the ruling Presbyter now dangles upside down above the once-uncharted abyss. The victorious Spine have initiated martial law and are ruthlessly pursuing all who attempt to leave. Amid the turmoil, two captives are returned.
Arriving by ship are the young angel Dill, now toughened by war, and traitor assassin Rachel Hael. Incarcerated in the slowly crumbling temple, the two await their fate, while from the abyss beneath them ghosts riseâfor the death of the god Ulcis has left open the gates to Hell.
But on orders from his divine brethren, Cospinol, the god of brine and fog, is traveling the world to Deepgate to seal this breach. His great skyship is being dragged through the air by the giant John Anchor, a monster of a man enslaved to pull the godâs vessel, moving slowly, inevitably, toward the city.
As the city waits, teetering on the brink, myriad plans for vengeance are set in motion, from the continent of Pandemeria to Heaven itself. Among them is a ghostly archon sent to deliver a message to the gods on earthâusing Dill as his vessel. Thrust from his body, Dillâs own soul returns to Hell. When Dill and Rachel are attacked by Spine assassins, Rachel has no choice but to try to escape with the creature that calls itself Dillâ¦and to somehow find a way to restore her friendâs soul before itâs too late. For powerful forces are stirring, and in the coming battle between gods, it is the world of men that is at stake.
Categories:
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Fantasy
- General
- Fantasy
Publisher : Spectra
Author : Campbell, Alan
Language : English
Edition : First Edition
Published :2008-04-29
Number Of Pages : 400
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0553384171
ISBN-13 : 9780553384178
Item weight : 1.45 lb
Dimensions : 1.5 in x 6 in x 9.4 in
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