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Daniel Ottalini

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The United States

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

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February 2012

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Daniel Ottalini is a teacher, writer, and amateur historian. His interests include reading everything from nonfiction to sci-fi and amazing others with his knowledge of random facts. When not working with his students, he is most likely writing some more or catching much needed rest. He lives in Maryland.

Ottalini's last novel - Laurel Emperor - brings the Steam Empire Chronicles to a close. From the award-winning Brass Legionnaire to the thrilling conclusion of Laurel Emperor, Ottalini deftly weaves a tale of intrigue, rebellion, a Mongol invasion, mechanical elephants, airships, love, and even togas. What more could you ask for in a series?

Be sure to check out his latest novella - the Last Gladiator - a prequel to the world of the Steam Em ...more

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Average rating: 3.82 · 148 ratings · 16 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Brass Legionnaire (The Steam Empire Chronicles #1) 3.48 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Copper Centurion (The Steam Empire Chronicles #2) 3.97 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Iron Tribune (The Steam Empire Chronicles #3) 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steel Praetorian (The Steam Empire Chronicles, #4) 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Laurel Emperor (The Steam Empire Chronicles, #5) 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Roma Aeronautica (The Steam Empire Chronicles, #.5) 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Antioch Burns 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Gladiator 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reflections of Brass: A Roman Steampunk Anthology 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Laurel Emperor: Book Five of the Steam Empire Chronicles 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 5: by Hazel

Jun 15, 2012 09:15PM

Haha, I didn't have a lot to do today and I'm a pretty fast reader. I should be writing and researching, but I was giving my mind a break because I almost forgot an important historical figure in my book and I'm rethinking things now ;) I will definitely leave you a review here and on Amazon.

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message 4: by Daniel

Jun 15, 2012 08:52PM

Hazel wrote: "I got your book yesterday and I'm half way through. I'm really enjoying it =)"

Whoa already!? awesome :-) Please leave a review if you like it! (or love it!)

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message 3: by Hazel

Jun 15, 2012 08:44PM

I got your book yesterday and I'm half way through. I'm really enjoying it =)

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message 2: by Daniel

Jun 11, 2012 03:01PM

Hazel wrote: "Just bought a copy of your book from Createspace! Can't wait to get to reading it =)"

Yay!

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message 1: by Hazel

Jun 11, 2012 02:54PM

Just bought a copy of your book from Createspace! Can't wait to get to reading it =)