The Mortal Tally
The Mortal Tally by Sam Sykes is the second novel in the Bring Down Heaven series, published by Orbit on March 29, 2016. This edition spans 688 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in Cier’Djaal, a city transformed from a beacon of civilization into a battleground, where foreign armies clash and innocent lives are lost amidst the chaos. As Lenk and his companions strive to prevent the city’s self-destruction, Lenk embarks on a journey to the Forbidden East in pursuit of the demon Khoth-Kapira, who has instigated the turmoil.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale that explores themes of conflict and temptation, as Lenk grapples with dark whispers that promise an end to war and the chance to lay down his sword. The story delves into the struggles of various factions, including cultists and tribal armies, as they vie for power in a city on the brink of collapse. With elements of dark fantasy and action-adventure, this installment continues to build on the epic narrative established in the series, inviting readers to navigate a world where gods are silent and demons hold sway.
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Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with the second thrilling novel in his Bring Down Heaven series.
The heart of civilization bleeds.
Cier’Djaal, once the crowning glory of the civilized world, has gone from a city to a battlefield and a battlefield to a graveyard. Foreign armies clash relentlessly on streets laden with the bodies of innocents caught in the crossfire. Cultists and thieves wage shadow wars, tribal armies foment outside the city’s walls, and haughty aristocrats watch the world burn from on high.
As his companions struggle to keep the city from destroying itself, Lenk travels to the Forbidden East in search of the demon who caused it all. But even as he pursues Khoth-Kapira, dark whispers plague his thoughts. Khoth-Kapira promises him a world free of war where Lenk can put down his sword at last. And Lenk finds it hard not to listen.
When gods are deaf, demons will speak.
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