(Relatively) Spoiler Free Articles
Articles here are written for those who haven’t read the whole series, and so try to stay as spoiler-free as possible.
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Articles here are written for those who haven’t read the whole series, and so try to stay as spoiler-free as possible.
Something is wrong with Tara Abernathy’s timeline… but is it a purposeful point, or author error? I’m still not sure, but let’s take a look at the problem and *theorise*.
This is one of those way-too-deep-dives about something that is ultimately probably a typo rather than a grand conspiracy, so if that’s your jam then strap in.
We know that the Craft Sequence has a weird chronology, but what is the actual timeline across the series? How old are characters during different novels.
We’ve worked it out from references in the books – and updated it with new information.
A year ago we predicted what might happen in Dead Country - how accurate were we? And what else do we predict for Wicked Problems and the Craft Wars series?
I’ve read WICKED PROBLEMS and it’s everything I want and more. I also livetweeted it, and to save you the hassle of scrolling through 100+ tweets everything is collated here for your ease and enjoyment. No spoilers, lots of [REDACTED].
In honour of Tor Books’s 5th annual Dragon Week, here’s an unplanned article about EVERY SINGLE dragon reference in the series. Part 1, because it turns out there’s way more than I thought. YOU’RE WELCOME.
Dead Country narrows the focus of the sprawling Craft Sequence in to our first main character: Tara Abernathy. This is sort of a review, but mostly a love letter to Tara, her arc, and how it mirrors the experiences of readers - with some added necromancy.
We are DAYS away from the (US) release of Dead Country, the first Craft Sequence novel in six years and the start of the Craft Wars, a capstone trilogy for the current storyline.
Which means only one thing.
It’s time for WILD speculation. Read on for 16 theories of what we might see in Craft Wars!
A new Craft Sequence book (and trilogy!) has been announced - check out this article for every single detail we have about Dead Country and the Craft Wars trilogy.
The OFFICIAL Craft Sequence timeline, translated from the German timeline in the cover of Drei Viertel Tod.
Elayne Kevarian, Temoc Almotil, and the King in Red are the three most powerful characters we’ve seen in the Craft Sequence so far. A Craftswoman, the final Eagle Knight, and the Deathless King of Dresediel Lex shape the world and will do almost anything to win their battles.
LAST EXIT is a visceral, electric reflection of our world, its crushing despairs and glimmers of hope, wrapped up in a fast-moving plot and fantastical alternative worlds. At the same time an indictment of our world, a call to action to improve it, and a crescendo of hope that maybe we actually can, this is possibly Gladstone’s best writing yet.
Why read the Craft Sequence? There are too many reasons to list, but we’ve rounded up our top 5 reasons to read the Craft Sequence - plus one reason not to.
Alt Coulumb is the primary setting for two Craft Sequence novels, but no map exists of the city. We’ve gone through every detail available in the books to create possibly the first ever map of Alt Coulumb, with only a little artistic licence to fill in some of the gaps.
Who are Tara Abernathy, Caleb Altemoc, and Kai Pohala? Often considered the protagonists of their respective books, they play similar roles introducing readers to story, location, and a form of magic. Ultimately, their decisions and character arcs will change the course of history in their world.
Poets, prophets and priests get mixed up in tangled web of murdered gods, bad investments, and nightmares. Full Fathom Five features some of Gladstone’s most beautiful prose alongside brilliant characters and a strong plot that moves the whole series forward.
Shadow demons in the water, a fugitive father, and an enigmatic cliff runner interrupt Caleb Altemoc’s night of gambling – and may bring down one of the most important cities in the world of Craft. The weakest entry to the series, but it still has some great moments and characters.
Neat categorisation helps sell books - but the Craft Sequence is notoriously hard to define. So, what genre actually IS the Craft Sequence? We have some thoughts…
A round up of every single Three Parts Dead review we could find - which do you agree with?
Welcome to the Hidden Schools, a new website dedicated to The Craft Sequence.
A god has died in Alt Coulumb, and Tara Abernathy is tasked with bringing him back to life. A strong start to the series, with engaging characters and tight plot, Three Parts Dead is an excellent introduction to Craft Sequence.
Two books and one game are set in Dresediel Lex, a sprawling metropolis on the edge of the desert ruled by an overdramatic skeleton who cast down gods.
The setting for Full Fathom Five and home of Kai Pohala, Kavekana is a tropical paradise with a dark underside that could tear the world of Craft apart.
Priest Abelard, vampirate Raz, and gargoyle Shale are unlikely friends who become entwined in the Kos conspiracy of Three Parts Dead. But what's next for them? How will their characters continue to grow in the Craft Wars series?