Ludluda, Jeff Noon
Ludluda, Jeff Noon
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Ludluda
The Second Chronicle of Ludwich

Author: Jeff Noon, Steve Beard

Series: The Chronicles of Ludwich #2

Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2024


Synopsis

Concluding the epic two-book series from the highly celebrated and award-winning authors Jeff Noon and Steve Beard, Ludluda—sequel to Gogmagog—takes us on a haunting and delightfully witty adventure in a fantasy world that defies genre. Luluda tells the story of a journey through a strange modern city whose power is sourced from the ghost of a dragon. Ludwich may no longer be at war with its great political rival overseas, but veteran sailor Cady Meade, survivor of many battles, suspects that the hard-won peace is about to break. She promises to deliver a preternatural ten-year old girl to a coming-of-age festival in the heart of Ludwich. But she has been warned by the prophets that dangers lie ahead. Cady suspects that the young girl’s fate is entwined with that of the city. When the girl disappears, the old sailor must hunt her down, accompanied by a know-it-all mechanical man whose circuits are slowly grinding to dust. But Cady’s mission has always been to guard Ludwich from enemies both known and occult, and she will never give up. Following the course of the River Nysis through the city, and beyond, Cady must uncover the final mysteries of the great dragon Haakenur's life and death and afterlife. Her greatest battle is about to begin.

About Jeff Noon

Jeff Noon is an award-winning British novelist, short story writer and playwright. He won the Arthur C Clarke Award for Vurt, the John W Campbell award for Best New Writer, a Tinniswood Award for innovation in radio drama and the Mobil prize for playwriting. He was trained in the visual arts, and was musically active on the punk scene before starting to write plays for the theatre. His previous book, The Body Library, was nominated for the Philip K Dick Award.

About Steve Beard

Steve Beard is a writer who experiments with making essays and fictions from theory, history, testimony and psychogeography. He has written two novels and contributed to the anthology London: City of Disappearances, edited by Iain Sinclair.

About Matthew Lloyd Davies

Matthew Lloyd Davies is a veteran actor, audiobook narrator, and director with experience in radio. A regular with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has performed internationally and in award-winning television shows and films. He prides himself on his ability to tell a story and holds a master's degree in directing.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jamedi on November 29, 2024

Review originally on JamReads Ludluda is the second novel in the Chronicles of Ludwich series, the dark and weird fantasy proposal written by Jeff Noon and Steve Beard, published by Angry Robot Books. After the events of Gogmagog, Cady embarks on a new journey in the Nysis river, a new quest that......more

Goodreads review by jlreadstoperpetuity on December 13, 2024

If you enjoy books that challenge conventional storytelling, this will captivate you with its poetic, almost musical prose. It’s not a straightforward read—it demands attention and a willingness to let go of rigid expectations. Fans of experimental fiction and gothic mystery will likely find this a......more

Goodreads review by James on September 15, 2024

Ludluda was one of my most anticipated releases of 2024 following the superb first installment of this duology, Gogmagog by Jeff Noon and Steve Beard. Events pick up immediately from the conclusion of Gogmagog and once again our unlikely crew are journeying up river and having some interesting stops......more

Goodreads review by Alanna-Jane on December 19, 2024

4.5 planty stars. The 🎧 audiobook 🎧 is delightfully read - great characterizations and perfect tone. Note: second book of two, so go read Gogmagog first, if you haven't already. I absolutely adore the freakishly weird genre of fantasy and of sci.fi, but even more so when the weirdness doesn't hinder th......more