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Synopsis
'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 Forced by necessity into a life of piracy, Senlin and his eclectic crew struggle to survive aboard their stolen airship as the hunt for his lost wife continues. But the Tower of Babel is proving to be as difficult to re-enter as it was to escape. Hopeless and desolate, they turn to a legend of the tower, the mysterious Sphinx. But help from the sphinx doesn't come cheaply and, as Senlin knows, debts aren't always what they seem in the Tower of Babel. Praise for the series: 'Brilliant' - Publishers Weekly 'I loved it' - Django Wexler 'An engrossing intoxicating delight' - Forbidden Planet 'An extraordinary debut that is well worthy of the hype. A beautifully written, highly engaging page-turning masterpiece' - Fantasy Book Review '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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Is Arm of the Sphinx appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This fantasy adventure features a pirate crew navigating a mysterious tower while searching for a lost wife. Contains moderate violence, peril, and morally complex situations but no graphic content or sexual material.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and deception.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the inventive world-building, unique tower setting, and ensemble cast of unlikely heroes on an epic quest.