The Havoc Machine: A Novel of the Clockwork Empire. This item is unavailable.The Havoc Machine: A Novel of the Clockwork Empire

In a world riddled with the destruction of men and machines alike, Thaddeus Sharpe takes to the streets of St. Petersburg, geared toward the hunt of his life….

Thaddeus Sharpe’s life is dedicated to the hunting and killing of clockworkers. When a mysterious young woman named Sofiya Ekk approaches him with a proposition from a powerful employer, he cannot refuse. A man who calls himself Mr. Griffin seeks Thad’s help with mad clockwork scientist Lord Havoc, who has molded a dangerous machine. Mr. Griffin cares little if the evil Lord lives or dies; all he desires is Havoc’s invention.

Upon Thad’s arrival at Havoc’s laboratory, he is met with a chilling discovery. Havoc is not only concealing his precious machine; he has been using a young child by the name of Nikolai for cruel experiments. Locked into a clockwork web of intrigue, Thad must decipher the dangerous truth surrounding Nikolai and the chaos contraption before havoc reigns….

Steven Harper has written more than 20 novels, including the Clockwork Empire steampunk series and the Books of Blood and Iron fantasy series. When not writing, he teaches high school English in Michigan. Steven also plays the folk harp, wrestles with his kids, and embarrasses his youngest son in public.