Bronze Gods: An Apparatus Infernum Novel (Apparatus Infernum 1) - Softcover

A. A. Aguirre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781169497 ISBN 13: 9781781169490

Publisher: Titan Books, 2013

Synopsis

Book one of an exciting new cross-genre series. Across the water lay the land of Hy Breasil, inhabited by the immortal Ferishers. Though they were few, they were divided, and when the mortal conquerors came they did not stand together. They had magic but the invaders were many, and after a bitter war, peace was only made through marriage. And thus the ten great houses grew, and the city of Dorstaad rose, and the Ferisher bloodlines grew thin. But there were some who still wielded the ancient magic...Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko work all hours in the Criminal Investigation Division, keeping the citizens of Dorstaad safe. He s a charming rogue with an uncanny sixth sense; she s all logic and the first female inspector. Between his instincts and her brains, they collar more criminals than any other partnership in the CID. Then they re assigned a potentially volatile case where one misstep could end their careers. At first, the search for the daughter of one of the great houses seems straightforward, but when the girl is found murdered her body charred to cinders by an intricate and deadly device Mikani and Ritsuko will be challenged as never before. A ruthless killer is stalking the gaslit streets, weaving blood and magic in a lethal ritual that could mean the end of everything they hold dear...

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Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko work all hours in the Criminal Investigation Division, keeping the citizens of Dorstaad safe. They're assigned a potentially volatile case where one misstep could end their careers. A ruthless killer is stalking the gaslit streets, weaving blood and magic in a lethal ritual that could mean the end of everything they hold dear...

Review:

"Steampunk novels are especially fascinating and steampunk mixed with fantasy is the double hit. Throw in some murder most frighteningly horrid and we have the makings of a really good time." --The Book Bag

"An excellent read for anyone wanting a bit of mystery and fantasy." Juicy Books

"Bronze Gods is a wondrous first book in an exciting new cross-genre series, full of imagination and heart; definitely one to watch out for." --Bookshelf Butterfly

"A thriller novel at its heart, the fantasy elements add an unusual twist... an engaging read and I am eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the series." --FrightFest

"The writing style is so free flowing that it almost feels lyrical in places. It flows from scene to scene with such skill that you can't help but get drawn in to the world that the author has created and end up just losing yourself in the story. It's a cliched term to use but this really is a page turner of the highest order." ----Curiosity of a Social Misfit

"If the increasing drama powered the page flicking in Bronze Gods then it was the character development that made it all worthwhile... This is a partnership that could easily carry a series of novels... You don t need to be a fantasy or a steampunk fan to enjoy Bronze Gods." --Geek Native

"The characters speak volumes, the world is imaginative... It works on a great many levels and when you add cracking prose to the mix...then all round I was a more than happy reader. Great stuff and definitely something that I ll be adding to quite a few people s Christmas Gift baskets." ----Falcata Times

"An excellent read for anyone wanting a bit of mystery and fantasy." Juicy Books

"Bronze Gods is a wondrous first book in an exciting new cross-genre series, full of imagination and heart; definitely one to watch out for." --Bookshelf Butterfly

About this edition

• Publisher: Titan Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1781169497
• ISBN 13: 9781781169490
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384