The Trials of Koli
Books | Fiction / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
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M. R. Carey
"Absorbing, stunning, and emotionally rich." --LocusThe journey through M. R. Carey's "immersive, impeccably rendered world" (Kirkus) -- a world in which nature has turned against us -- continues in The Trials of Koli, book two of the Rampart Trilogy.The earth wants to swallow us whole...Koli never planned to set foot outside his small village. He knew that beyond its walls lay a fearsome landscape filled with choker trees, vicious beasts and Shunned men. But when he was exiled, he had no choice but to journey out into this strange world where every moment is a fight for survival.And it's not just Koli's life that is threatened. Whole villages just like his are dying out.But Koli heard a story, once. A story about lost London, and the mysterious tech of the Old Times that may still be there. If he can find it, there may still be a way for him to change his own fate - by saving the lives of those who are left.The Rampart TrilogyThe Book of KoliThe Trials of KoliThe Fall of KoliFor more from M. R. Carey, check out:The Girl With All the GiftsFellsideThe Boy on the BridgeSomeone Like MeBy the same author, writing as Mike Carey:The Devil You KnowVicious CircleDead Men's BootsThicker Than WaterThe Naming of the Beasts
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Author
M. R. Carey
Pages
496
Publisher
Orbit
Published Date
2020-09-15
ISBN
031645866X 9780316458665
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"Great book 2 of a trilogy. Was not drawn out and had just enough action. "
Zfische
"Immediately after finishing this, I bought the 3rd book. Reminding me a lot of "lighter" Prince of Thorns, the universe that the author has created is fascinating as it's the type of science fiction, that could be believable. The main character Koli is relatable, learning about the world at the same pace the reader is. The second POV character, Spinner, is fascinating as you can see from her perspective, major events in the first book, without it seeming repetitive. <br/><br/>To add onto this, solutions that mankind created turning on their masters (trees), automated warfare that won't stop (drones), technology to put some humans over others (caste system). The combination of all these make for an enthralling book that I can't wait to see the conclusion of."
Wesley Spence
"This was even better than the first book! I love this series. It is so fast paced and the story flows so beautifully. "
Jessica