A book from award-winning novelist Ben Galley. The first book in a dark, epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Egyptian mythology, set in a giant metropolis. A work full of sophisticated plot twists, dark humor and the magic of death. MEET KELTRO BASALT. A MASTER OF THE FORMER AND LOCKPICK, A SELFISH BASTARD AND, FROM THE FIRST NIGHT IN ARAKS, A COLD DEAD. Araxes is called the City of Countless Souls, a colossal diamond of the Arctic Empire, and all that is required to rule it is to own the maximum number of souls of the dead. For in Araxes, the dead do not rest in peace after death, but continue to live as slaves of the rich. While Keltro fights for survival, those around him strive for the imperial throne in a bloody struggle for power. Dead gods whisper from the mouths of corpses, a soul stealer tries to make a name for himself with the help of an ancient cult, a princess acts against the emperor, and a murderer intends to get to Araxes at any cost. AND ONLY ONE THING IS UNCHANGED IN ARAKS. DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. “An excellent start to the trilogy, I will definitely continue reading it. Unique style, wonderful characters." – Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of Creep “Ben Galley's Death Race is great. The best thing I've read all year!" – David Estes, author of Fatemarked “A unique and fascinating look at the afterlife. Absolutely brilliant!” – Michael R. Fletcher, author of the Manifest Delusions and Obsidian Path series “The quintessence of the grimdark genre... The whimsical world-building is reminiscent of Michael Moorcock's Elric Saga.” – Grimdark Magazine “Smooth, smooth and beautifully written... amazing atmosphere.” – The Weatherwax Report “Galley has created a fascinating world that is full of stories.” – Fantasy Book Review “Dark, bloody and mesmerizing.” – Cultured Vultures “Ominously ominous, with dark tones that permeate everything.” – Fantasy Fraction “An excellent first book in a trilogy that I’m looking forward to finishing.” – Novel Notions “Dark, tense and surprisingly funny.” – Laura M. Hugh, author of Danse Macabre