Magic & Machinery
Steampunk
Crimson Tree Pub
February 10, 2015
300
Magic is an abomination. It spread from the Rift, a great chasm hundreds of miles long that nearly split the southern continent in two. The Rift was a portal, a gateway between their world of science and the mythological world of magic. On the northern continent of Ocker, King Godwin declared that no magical monstrosity would be allowed within their borders. The Royal Inquisitors were formed to investigate reports of mystical occurrences and, should they be found, to destroy them.
A great set of ideas for a book. This combines steampunk, magic, zeppelins, werewolves, and all sorts of stuff – but it combines them in a way that is sensible and doesn’t overload the story with unnecessary nonsense. The character-building was good – I enjoyed Luthor and Simon as investigators and as comrades. There is a smidgen of romance as well, just to spice things up. However, predominantly this is a mystery. I was satisfied with the ending and would love to read the next book in the series.