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Best Josiah Bancroft Books

December 2024

The Fall of Babel

Senlin’s journey through the Tower of Babel reaches its thrilling conclusion in this final installment. As chaos reigns and long-held secrets unravel, our unlikely hero must confront his greatest fears and make impossible choices. Bancroft’s vivid prose brings the Tower’s bizarre world to life, while exploring themes of power, identity, and the nature of humanity. A masterful blend of steampunk fantasy and philosophical musings, this book will leave you breathless and contemplating long after the last page is turned.

The Hod King

Senlin’s journey through the Tower of Babel takes a perilous turn as he infiltrates the ringdom of Pelphia. Disguised as a noble, he must navigate treacherous politics and uncover the whereabouts of his lost wife. Meanwhile, Voleta and Iren face their own challenges in the ringdom’s deadly arena. Bancroft’s vivid prose brings this steampunk world to life, weaving intrigue and adventure with moments of unexpected humor. As the stakes rise, loyalties are tested, and secrets threaten to unravel everything Senlin holds dear.

Arm of the Sphinx

Senlin’s quest to find his missing wife takes a thrilling turn in this captivating sequel. Aboard the airship “Stone Cloud,” he and his eccentric crew navigate the treacherous Tower of Babel, facing new dangers and uncovering shocking secrets. Bancroft’s vivid prose brings this steampunk world to life, while his complex characters grapple with loyalty, identity, and the price of ambition. I found myself completely immersed, unable to put it down as the mysteries deepened and the stakes grew ever higher.

Senlin Ascends

Thomas Senlin, a small-town schoolteacher, embarks on a honeymoon adventure to the Tower of Babel, only to lose his wife in the teeming crowds. Determined to find her, he begins a perilous ascent through the Tower’s bizarre and treacherous ringdoms. As he climbs, Senlin unravels the Tower’s mysteries, confronting danger, deceit, and his own naivety. This steampunk-infused journey blends whimsy and darkness, challenging Senlin to evolve from a timid academic into a cunning survivor in a world where nothing is as it seems.