
Max Gladstone
9 SeriesMax Gladstone is a Hugo award-nominated author known for his series, The Craft Sequence. His expertise in world-building has led to consulting roles in narrative design, game design, and world-building.
In "Three Parts Dead," the first book of Max Gladstone's Craft Sequence, a god named Kos dies, threatening the metropolis that relies on his powers for its steam generators and trains. Tara, a first-year associate at the necromantic firm Kelethres, Albrecht, and Ao, is tasked with reviving him. The city faces potential riots if Kos remains dead, placing immense pressure on Tara to succeed. Her challenge is to navigate this high-stakes resurrection, crucial for maintaining order and stability.