Fall of the Argosi

A brilliant story of adventure, wit, and philosophy from the origins of the SPELLSLINGER series, Ferius Parfax encounters the Red Scream, a plague that turns victims into mindless monsters. With the help of a deaf boy, she sets out to find the source and overcome its power, learning hard lessons about the limits of the Argosi's ways. The story is filled with extraordinary characters and wit, thought, and wisdom that have changed lives across the globe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Hot Key Books

From the very beginnings of the SPELLSLINGER series, this captivating tale of adventure, wit, and philosophy has captivated both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.

Embarking on a new path in the Argosi tribe, a group of wandering philosophers dedicated to defeating evil through wit and guile, Ferius Parfax encounters a dreadful plague known as the Red Scream. Highly contagious, this plague is transmitted through the hearing of a deadly verse, transforming its victims into mindless monsters that relentlessly destroy all human life they encounter. Determined to find the source of this terrifying power and overcome its devastating effects, Ferius sets out on a perilous journey alongside a deaf boy whom she has rescued from two horrifying victims of the plague.

Joined by another Argosi, Rosie, who claims to be vastly wiser and more skilled than Ferius, the two embark on a quest that takes them through treacherous landscapes and into the depths of darkness. However, as they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that Rosie harbors her own dark secrets, which threaten to derail their mission and expose the true nature of the Red Scream.

Peopled with extraordinary characters and heart-wrenching drama, Ferius's story serves as a profound lesson in the limitations of the Argosi's ways. It delves into the complexities of morality, loyalty, and the pursuit of knowledge, offering readers a wealth of wit, thought, and wisdom that has resonated with people across the globe. With its masterful plot pacing and narrative drive, this tale takes the reader on a journey like no other, leaving them pondering the intricacies of the human condition long after the last page is turned.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471405570