Mortedant's Peril
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Irody Hasp is a Mortedant, a cleric tasked with reading the last thoughts of the dead-though no one thanks him for it. No Mortedant is popular, but Irody is scarcely tolerated even by the other members of his own guild, and rarely selected for anything but the lowliest of jobs.
This impoverished existence would be dismal enough-but after reading the corpse of a low-level records keeper, Irody's troubles quickly multiply when his own apprentice is murdered, and all fingers point to him as a suspect. The only way to save his own skin is to find the real culprit himself, an investigation that quickly attracts powerful enemies with few scruples, and draws him into a plot that threatens the entire corrupt yet wondrous city he calls home.
Perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora, Foundryside, and Witness for the Dead, this investigative misadventure begins a perilous new series by award-winning author RJ Barker.
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I loved Mortedant's Peril a lot, even though I'm currently not very keen on murder mysteries mixed with my fantasy. But the world of Elbay, with its ancient automata, strange spirits, and sleeping gods, was so immersive that it completely won me over. Irody Hasp, with his sarcasm and snark, entertained me so very much. His dry wit and sharp tongue made every scene he was in a joy to read. Watching him navigate the political intrigues and deadly mysteries of Elbay, all while dealing (or not dealing) with his own moral ambiguities, was a treat. And the way his abilities as a Mortedant - someone who reads the last thoughts of the dead - played into the story added such a unique layer to the mystery. The audiobook was a standout for me. The very nuanced narration added so much to the experience, bringing the characters and the world to life in a way that made it even more engaging. It was one of those cases where the narration elevated the story even further. 4/5 stars Thank you to @NetGalley and @macmillan.audio for the eARC! #MortedantsPeril #Bookstagram #NetGalley #MacAudio2026
Description
Irody Hasp is a Mortedant, a cleric tasked with reading the last thoughts of the dead-though no one thanks him for it. No Mortedant is popular, but Irody is scarcely tolerated even by the other members of his own guild, and rarely selected for anything but the lowliest of jobs.
This impoverished existence would be dismal enough-but after reading the corpse of a low-level records keeper, Irody's troubles quickly multiply when his own apprentice is murdered, and all fingers point to him as a suspect. The only way to save his own skin is to find the real culprit himself, an investigation that quickly attracts powerful enemies with few scruples, and draws him into a plot that threatens the entire corrupt yet wondrous city he calls home.
Perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora, Foundryside, and Witness for the Dead, this investigative misadventure begins a perilous new series by award-winning author RJ Barker.
Book Information
Posts
I loved Mortedant's Peril a lot, even though I'm currently not very keen on murder mysteries mixed with my fantasy. But the world of Elbay, with its ancient automata, strange spirits, and sleeping gods, was so immersive that it completely won me over. Irody Hasp, with his sarcasm and snark, entertained me so very much. His dry wit and sharp tongue made every scene he was in a joy to read. Watching him navigate the political intrigues and deadly mysteries of Elbay, all while dealing (or not dealing) with his own moral ambiguities, was a treat. And the way his abilities as a Mortedant - someone who reads the last thoughts of the dead - played into the story added such a unique layer to the mystery. The audiobook was a standout for me. The very nuanced narration added so much to the experience, bringing the characters and the world to life in a way that made it even more engaging. It was one of those cases where the narration elevated the story even further. 4/5 stars Thank you to @NetGalley and @macmillan.audio for the eARC! #MortedantsPeril #Bookstagram #NetGalley #MacAudio2026