About “Shorefall”

Shorefall is a 2020 fantasy novel by Robert Jackson Bennett. It was published by Del Rey on April 21, 2020. The book is the second in a trilogy that includes Foundryside, published in 2018, and Locklands, published in 2022. The novel continues the story begun in Foundryside, expanding on the world and characters introduced in the first book. It is part of a series that explores themes of power, magic, and the consequences of human ambition. The book was released in the same year as its author's previous work, Foundryside, and serves as a continuation of the narrative established in that novel. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Praise for “Shorefall”

“Shorefall is a slice of genius slathered with unfiltered madness; it is an innovation on invention. I want to scrive in this world, to create and experiment with Berenice and Orso, to scale towers and improvise with Sancia, to fight battles and defend my friends with Gregor. I loved this book.”

— Fantasy Book Review

“The large-scale conflicts, new characters, and climactic ending set the stage for more exciting action and adventure to come in the complex, ever-expanding world of the series.”

— Booklist (starred review)

“Bennett’s characterization . . . strikes a perfect balance between terror and allure. This thrilling installment will leave readers eager for the series finale.”

— Publishers Weekly

Book details

First published
2020
Latest edition
2021 · ISBN 9781984822772
Pages
512
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Frequently asked questions

How many pages is Shorefall?

Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett has 512 pages.

Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Book descriptions, author biographies, award records and review quotes on this page are courtesy of Penguin Random House.