{"product_id":"katabasis-standard-edition-hardcover","title":"Katabasis Hardcover – Standalone Dark Academia Fantasy Novel by R.F. Kuang","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatabasis by #1 New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang is a gripping standalone dark academia fantasy that blends mythology, magic, rivalry, and ambition into an unforgettable journey through Hell itself. Combining the intellectual intrigue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the atmospheric wonder of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiranesi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the epic descent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDante's Inferno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this highly anticipated fantasy novel explores how far people will go in pursuit of greatness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice Law has spent her entire life chasing one goal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo become one of the most brilliant magicians in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery sacrifice has been worth it. Her health. Her relationships. Her sanity. All for the chance to study under Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge—the most respected and powerful magician alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen he dies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it might be her fault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow Professor Grimes is trapped in Hell, and Alice refuses to let death stand between her and the future she's worked so hard to achieve. His recommendation could determine everything she's sacrificed to build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's only one solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo after him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, Alice isn't the only person with that idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer academic rival, Peter Murdoch, has reached the same conclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForced into an uneasy alliance, the two graduate students embark on a dangerous descent into the underworld armed with little more than magical knowledge, ancient myths, and a desperate determination to succeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Hell is far more complicated than either imagined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs they journey deeper into its terrifying landscapes, Alice and Peter discover that magic cannot solve every problem, ambition comes at a cost, and the secrets they've spent years avoiding may be more dangerous than the demons waiting below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, intelligent, and breathtakingly imaginative, Katabasis is a masterfully crafted fantasy about obsession, sacrifice, academic ambition, and the price of greatness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatabasis Hardcover – A Dark Academia Fantasy Descent into Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for readers who love dark academia, fantasy fiction, magical rivalries, mythology-inspired adventures, and morally complex characters, Katabasis delivers a richly layered story filled with suspense, magic, and unforgettable world-building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Atlas Six\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiranesi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNinth House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Strange \u0026amp; Mr Norrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be captivated by this ambitious fantasy adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Standalone Novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Number: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Katabasis is a standalone fantasy novel and can be enjoyed independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Katabasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: R.F. Kuang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Academia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMythological Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterary Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandalone fantasy novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark academia setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcademic rivals storyline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJourney through Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek mythology influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex magical system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the author of Babel and Yellowface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThemes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbition and obsession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowledge and power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRivalry and partnership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacrifice and redemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentity and self-discovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife, death, and legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e560 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.3\" W x 8.7\" H x 1.9\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 26, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR.F. 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Her novels have earned critical acclaim worldwide and established her as one of the most influential voices in modern fantasy literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495796990131,"sku":"9780063446243","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/7212\/4083\/files\/hsaJ2xd_uV9780063446243.webp?v=1781846614","url":"https:\/\/ashandaudrey.com\/products\/katabasis-standard-edition-hardcover","provider":"Ash \u0026 Audrey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}