The bestselling author of Babel, Yellowface, and the Poppy War trilogy returns with a thrilling new dark academia fantasy novel! Be the first to PRE-ORDER R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis at National Book Store online.
Into the Underworld: The Story of Katabasis
Alice Law, a highly driven and ambitious Magick student is excited to work with the renowned Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge. Her path takes a dark turn when Grimes dies in a magical accident, one Alice might be responsible for.
Now, with Grimes trapped in Hell and still holding the key to her future, Alice is compelled to follow him into an underworld unlike any imagined. Joined by her rival Peter, they must navigate this treacherous realm, hoping their past connection can forge an alliance strong enough to rescue their disliked mentor — or seal their own destiny.
Another unforgettable story from R.F. Kuang, Katabasis will definitely be one for the books! The two editions are available for pre-order until August 26, 2025 and availability is within August 26 to October 1, 2025.You can secure both the trade paperback and hardcover deluxe editions at a 10% discount today. The trade paperback is available for a special pre-order price of ₱899 (SRP: ₱999), and the hardcover deluxe edition is priced at ₱1,615 (SRP: ₱1,795).
Get to Know R.F. Kuang
Rebecca F. Kuang is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, acclaimed for her works, namely, the Poppy War trilogy, Babel, and Yellowface. Her works have been honored with numerous awards, including the Nebula, Locus, and British Book Awards, and she was named on the 2023 Time100 Next list.
As a Marshall Scholar, Kuang earned an MPhil from Cambridge and an MSc from Oxford, both in Chinese Studies. She is now a PhD candidate in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale University, where her doctoral research is focused on Sinophone and Asian American literature.
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