The Fall of Koli

By: M. R. Carey

Narrated by: Theo Solomon, Saffron Coomber, Hanako Footman

Discover the gripping story of a young boy struggling to find his place in a world where nature itself has turned against humanity in the unforgettable conclusion to the Rampart trilogy.

What will the future hold for those who are left?

Koli has come a long way since being exiled from his small village of Mythen Rood. In his search for the fabled tech of the Old Times, he knew he'd be battling shunned men, strange beasts and trees that move as fast as whips. But he has already encountered so much more than he bargained for.

Now that Koli and his companions have found the source of the signal they've been following - the mysterious "Sword of Albion"—there is hope that their perilous journey will finally be worth something.

They're searching for a way to help humanity fight back against nature. But what they'll find is an ancient war that never ended . . .

The Rampart Trilogy
The Book of Koli
The Trials of Koli
The Fall of Koli

For more from M. R. Carey, check out:
The Girl With All the Gifts
Fellside
The Boy on the Bridge
Someone Like Me

By the same author, writing as Mike Carey:
The Devil You Know
Vicious Circle
Dead Men's Boots
Thicker Than Water
The Naming of the Beasts

Critic reviews

"Engrossing... Brimming with both action and humanity."—Publishers Weekly on The Fall of Koli

"If you loved M.R. Carey's The Book of Koli, you will love The Trials of Koli just as much, if not more... Absorbing, stunning, and emotionally rich."—Locus on The Trials of Koli

"A broken world that is both marvelously expansive and claustrophobically menacing. Fans of postapocalyptic science fiction will find plenty to hold their attention."—Publishers Weekly on The Trials of Koli

"[A] beautiful book. Gripping, engaging, and absolutely worth the time it takes to burrow yourself into its reality. I can't recommend it highly enough."—Seanan McGuire on The Book of Koli

"A captivating start to what promises to be an epic post-apocalyptic fable. Narrator Koli's inquisitive mind and kind heart make him the perfect guide to Carey's immersive, impeccably rendered world."—Kirkus on The Book of Koli

"M.R. Carey hefts astonishing storytelling power with plainspoken language, heartbreaking choices, and sincerity like an arrow to the heart." —Locus on The Book of Koli

"The cadence and pacing of [Koli's] voice adds a depth and richness to the strange and malevolent world."—Booklist on The Book of Koli

"With The Book of Koli, M.R. Carey launches an exciting post-apocalyptic coming-of-age trilogy.... Readers will finish eager [for] the next installment."—Shelf Awareness on The Book of Koli

"Told in an enchanting, confessional first-person, we're with Koli all the way, from the stifling security of village life into the direst peril."—Daily Mail on The Book of Koli

"A highly imaginative fable."—Nerd Daily on The Book of Koli

"A thought-provoking and deeply engaging story ... profoundly and doggedly humane."—C. A. Fletcher on The Book of Koli

"Carey writes with compassion and fire - strange and surprising and humane."
—Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls

"Heartfelt, remorseless and painfully human...as fresh as it is terrifying. A jewel."—Joss Whedon on The Girl With All the Gifts

"A master storyteller."—io9

A perfect trilogy!

Beautifully written with wonderful characters. Loved the story in all its complexities. And the narration could not have been better.

Such a Great Listen!

I wanted this story to go on forever! The story was so good, one never tired of it.

One of his best works

I love every single thing Mike Carey has ever written. Fell in love with his work during Lucifer and never stopped reading. This review comes after listening to this trilogy for a second time, and it’s just as awesome as it was the first time. Actually a little better because I didn’t have to wait to listen to the last book!!! Thanks Mike!!! You rock!!!

Had misgivings...

this rating is for the entire trilogy. I had misgivings about this trilogy. Bought it and it sat unlistened to for a while.
clearly from the Star rating I thoroughly enjoyed it. All aspects were excellent.
Recommend.

Very different presentation

This is not like anything I have read before. The characters are flawed, a very believable realistic group of individuals. Told in 1st person narrative style. It was great!