The Trials of Koli

The Trials of Koli" continues M.R. Carey's enthralling Rampart trilogy, plunging deeper into a world both wondrous and perilous. Having been cast out from his insular village of Mythen Rood, Koli now faces the untamed and deadly forest that stretches beyond the only home he's ever known. This desolate landscape is teeming with forgotten perils and mutated life, testing Koli's will and resourcefulness at every turn. Armed with fragments of ancient knowledge and a desperate hope, Koli embarks on a perilous quest. His journey is driven by a half-remembered tale of lost London and the fabled 'tech of the old times' – powerful, mysterious relics from a forgotten era before humanity's fall. Believing these artifacts hold the key to not only his own redemption but also the survival of what remains of humankind, Koli must navigate a landscape teeming with dangers, confront harsh realities, and uncover the truth behind the world's catastrophic collapse. This second installment is a captivating and emotionally rich exploration of hope, survival, and the enduring human spirit in a magnificently rendered, yet broken, post-apocalyptic world.