Book Club Review: The Infernal City by Greg Keyes

Forty years after the Oblivion Crisis, the people of Tamriel face a terrifying new threat: a mysterious floating city called Umbriel that leaves death and undead horrors in its wake. As the city moves toward the heart of the Empire, a mismatched group of heroes become caught in the fight to stop it. Their journeys uncover strange magic, dangerous secrets, and a threat that could devastate Tamriel. Set in the world of The Elder Scrolls, The Infernal City blends familiar lore with a new adventure that could determine the Empire’s fate.

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The Infernal City

Greg Keyes

Elder Scrolls, # 1

Publisher: Del Rey

Published Date: November 1, 2009

Genres: Fantasy, Video Game

8 Hours 27 Minutes | 288 Pages

Date Read: July 6-27, 2026

Format: 🎧

Source: Audible

As always, if you prefer a spoiler-free review, please read my quick review instead of the in-depth review below.

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Quick Review (Spoiler Free)

I have always wanted to play The Elder Scrolls games, but have never had the time. I went into this a little confused, but was able to pick up pretty quickly. That’s the only downside to reading this. I would definitely say that if you can play the games first, you probably will do better with the races and events mentioned in the book. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I did not expect it to be a split duology, so I will have to read #2 to get the resolution of the story. But overall, it was a great read!

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