About the Author

MAX GLADSTONE went to Yale, where he wrote a short story that became a finalist in the Writers of the Future competition. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Two Serpents Rise is his second novel.

Reviews

"I enjoyed this book more than [Three Parts Dead]. And that's really saying something."
--Patrick Rothfuss, author of the Kingkiller Chronicles "Gladstone outdoes himself in this exciting and imaginative return to the brilliantly realized world of Three Parts Dead." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Two Serpents Rise "If you've been looking for a different kind of fantasy--part urban, part epic, maybe something in between--you'll thoroughly enjoy this novel." --Carrie Vaughn, author of the Kitty Norville series, on Two Serpents Rise

"Newcomers and fans of the series alike will enjoy the mystery, demon-caused mayhem and fast-moving plot in this stellar, engaging read."
--RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)

Gladstone outdoes himself in this exciting and imaginative return to the brilliantly realized world of Three Parts Dead. In the city of Dresediel Lex, the civic water supply is managed by the magical Concern of Red King Consolidated (RKC). When one of their reservoirs is contaminated with demonic Tzimet, RKC risk assessor Caleb Altemoc is assigned to determine the cause and manage relations with Heartstone, an RKC acquisition with intimate links to the old Quechal gods. With the help of an enigmatic woman named Mal, who's considered crazy even by other death-defying cliff runners, Caleb discovers that the wars in which the old gods fell still cast a long shadow over the present day, posing a threat to the city and beyond. The alternate Los Angeles that is Dresediel Lex is charged with its own versions of ethnic tensions and environmental strain, and Caleb is an engaging protagonist for this taut and unique blend of legal drama, fantasy, and noir. Agent: Weronika Janczuk, Lynn Franklin Associates, in association with D4EO Literary. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.