SOMETHING IS PREYING ON THE GODS OF TAI-TASTIGON
A crucial moment draws nigh leading to the ultimate showdown between
Jame Knorth and Perimal Darkling, the supernatural entity that has
pursued Jame's people, the Kencyr, across multiple universes, destroying
all in its wake. Can the Kencyr finally make an effective stand, or will
another world fall into shadow?
But now news arrives from Tai-tastigon, the vast city that formed Jame
into the master thief, wily fighter, and godling-in-the-making that she
has become.
It seems something is preying on the gods of Tai-tastigon. The new
Pantheon is falling, and the ancient city is in turmoil. The
self-serving, beguiling demigod leader of the Thieves Guild has coerced
Jame into finding the soul of his missing brother by holding hostage
people she loves. Jame reluctantly returns to find a Tai-tastigon in
turmoil, with citizen pitted against citizen, and day and nighttime folk
at one another's throats. It seems many in the vast Lower Town have lost
their shadows--not so funny when you realize that a shadow is cast by a
soul.
DISAPPEARING SOULS
Some of the affected have gone mad. Some wander like ravening wraiths,
attacking even family members by tooth and nail. Which means something
is taking--or destroying--souls in the city.
What's more, in the city's Temple District fearful gods are finding
their very beings drained. Some have become so diminished they hide in
the robes of their priests like mewling babes. Across the city, murder
and mayhem have erupted. But whatever demon-wrought madness is afoot in
Tai-tastigon will have to face the ultimate avatar of god
That-Which-Destroys. That would be one Jame Knorth.
WHERE JAME KNORTH GOES, CHAOS WILL FOLLOW!
About The Gates of Tagmeth:
"The Kencyr live in one of the most deeply realized worlds in fantasy, a
rich and complicated space that includes many cultures and riveting,
three-dimensional characters. Full of dark wonder, wry humor, and the
quirks of Jame's inimitable personality, the newest installment in
Hodgell's life's work demonstrates why it can be worthwhile for a writer
to spend 40 years writing the same series."--Publishers Weekly
About P.C. Hodgell's Kyncyrath Series:
"P.C. Hodgell writes the most strikingly weird and wonderful stories in
epic fantasy today."--Charles Stross
"Hodgell has crafted an . . . intricate fantasy with humor, tragedy, and
a capable and charming female hero."--Library Journal
The Kencyrath Saga
Seeker's Bane
Bound in Blood
Honor's Paradox
Sea of Time
The Gates of Tagmeth
By Demons Possessed
Omnibus Editions
The Godstalker Chronicles
Contains Kencyrath prequel novels God Stalk and Dark of the Moon
