Katabasis
About this book
Katabasis is a dark fantasy novel and the first volume of its series by R.F. Kuang. This epic story follows Alice Law, a determined grad student striving to master the field of analytic magick. When the only mentor capable of guiding her becomes deceased, Alice decides to travel to Hell to find him. Accompanied by her academic rival, Peter Murdoch, she enters a realm where the laws of philosophy are inverted and survival is never guaranteed.
This work of fiction blends action and adventure with elements of romance. As Alice and Peter navigate the dangers of the underworld, they must overcome their mutual animosity to survive. This fantasy narrative explores the classic hero's journey through a modern lens, focusing on the tension between ambition and cooperation. Katabasis delivers a high-stakes quest within a meticulously crafted world of magic and peril.