M. R. Carey

The journey through M. R. Carey's 'immersive, impeccably rendered world' (Kirkus) continues in The Trials of Koli - the second book of the Rampart trilogy. Koli has been cast from his village and into the strange and deadly forest beyond. But he heard a story, once. A story about lost London, and the mysterious tech of the old times that was there. And if Koli can find it, there may be a way for him to redeem himself - by saving what's left of humanity.

The Rampart Trilogy, Book 2

The Trials of Koli

Excellent storytelling. A bit more depth than the first one, and the split focus on the experiences of Koli and Spinner provide counterpoints. 

Jan Jackson

Janice Hopper

See my review of the whole series on the notes to the third book, The Fall of Koli

Ben Nathan

I loved book 1 and I think book 2 was even better. This had a flow that was masterful and the characters got even deeper. Also, the gentle and loving nature that trans issues were dealt with in a world like that, just marvelous to me. I can't recommend this highly enough.

'ENTHRALLING . . . A JOURNEY AS PERILOUS AS IT IS ENLIGHTENING' Guardian on The Book of Koli The journey through M. R. Carey's 'immersive, impeccably rendered world' (Kirkus) continues in The Trials of Koli - the second book of the Rampart trilogy. Koli has been cast from his village and into the strange and deadly forest beyond. But he heard a story, once. A story about lost London, and the mysterious tech of the old times that was there. And if Koli can find it, there may be a way for him to redeem himself - by saving what's left of humanity. Praise for the Rampart Trilogy: 'THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL BOOK. GRIPPING, ENGAGING . . . I CAN'T RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY ENOUGH' Seanan McGuire 'CAPTIVATING' Kirkus 'THE BEST THING I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME. I LOVED IT' Joanne Harris 'INGENIOUS' Helen Marshall, World Fantasy Award-winning author 'DEEPLY ENGAGING' C. A. Fletcher, author of A Boy And His Dog at the End of the World 'ASTONISHING STORYTELLING POWER WITH PLAINSPOKEN LANGUAGE, HEARTBREAKING CHOICES, AND SINCERITY LIKE AN ARROW TO THE HEART' Locus Look out for the final novel in the Rampart trilogy: The Fall of Koli

The Trials of Koli The Rampart Trilogy, Book 2

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