The steampunk elements were great (gyrocopters!) and the plot was highly entertaining, if a tiny bit predictable. Leisel Schwartz did not disappoint with her fabulously imaginative world full of alchemists, Nightwalkers, absint fairies and warlocks. The worldbuilding may be slightly inferior in comparison, but that’s only because Meljean Brook is the untouchable queen of the genre. It’s perfect for fans of Meljean Brook’s Iron Seas series. Now she is about to meet her match in more ways than one: a handsome yet infuriating Warlock named Hugh Marsh, whose agenda is as suspect as his charms are annoyingly irresistible.Ī Conspiracy of Alchemists is a surprisingly fun debut, a wonderful blend of steampunk, urban fantasy and paranormal romance. This enterprising young woman, the daughter of a scientific genius, has reserves of bravery and determination that even she scarcely suspects. All they require is the sacrifice of a certain young woman whose past conceals a dangerous secret.īut when they come after Elle, they get more than they bargained for. Blood-sucking immortal Nightwalkers and their spellcasting Alchemist allies have a plan to cover the whole world in shadow. Now two ancient powers are preparing to strike back. But each advance of science has come at the expense of shadow-the traditional realm of the supernatural. On the side of light is a wondrous science that has transformed everyday life by harnessing magical energies to ingenious new technologies.
It is 1903, and the world is divided between light and shadow. “Pure fun to read.Eleanor “Elle” Chance, that is-a high-flying dirigible pilot with a taste for adventure and the heroine of this edgy new series that transforms elements of urban fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal romance into pure storytelling gold. “Pure fun to read.”-Karissa’s Reading Review
I’m convinced A Conspiracy of Alchemists will rock your world!”-Tynga’s Reviews “I truly enjoyed this novel and strongly suggest it to Steampunk fans. Visit nearest bibliographic emporium and seek this rather magnificent tome out.”-The Eloquent Page It would be a sin not to, really.”-Butterfly-o-Meter Books If you like steampunk you definitely have to give this jewel a try. Marsh, she must confront her destiny and do everything in her power to stop the Alchemists from unleashing a magical apocalypse. When an unusual cargo drags airship-pilot Elle Chance into the affairs of the mysterious Mr.
In a Golden Age where spark reactors power the airways, and creatures of Light and Shadow walk openly among us, a deadly game of Alchemists and Warlocks has begun. Eleanor “Elle” Chance, that is-the intrepid heroine of this edgy new series that transforms elements of urban fantasy, historical adventure, and paranormal romance into pure storytelling gold.
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