The Crystal Conspiracy

by Jon Del Arroz

INVASION! Death rains from a foreign continent......only ancient technology can save them. Zaira von Monocle finds herself in an unlikely alliance with Ivan, the Iron Emperor, as the evil Nightmen flood both of their people's western shores. With the airship Liliana broken beyond repair, The Wyranth's engineers have made a new airship, one designed as a weapon of war to stave off this threat. But even with their air power, both countries find themselves overwhelmed. The Nightmen seem to have an ultimate advantage over our heroes, able to level cities with swift efficiency. Zaira and her new airship are helpless against such a foe. Or so she thinks.Ivan has discovered the secret of ancient crystals which powered wonderous and miraculous deeds in the ancient past. All they have to go on are mythological texts which speak of an ultra-crystal somewhere on the Dragonmist Isles, an area left unexplored for centuries. Desperate, Zaira and her crew fly for the Isles to try to find some kind of hope to save her home from destruction and her people from slavery. Fans of Brandon Sanderson's awesome worldbuilding will love The Crystal Conspiracy. Read the book today! #IronAge

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 21, 2023

About the author

Jon Del Arroz is a powerhouse in speculative fiction and comics, celebrated as "the leading Hispanic voice in science fiction" by PJ Media, and a #1 Amazon bestselling author whose works resonate with fans craving bold, unapologetic storytelling. His novels, like the swashbuckling steampunk adventure For Steam And Country and the space opera The Stars Entwined, have earned accolades for their fast-paced plots and richly drawn characters. He is a Dragon Award finalist and 2018 CLFA Book of the Year Award winner, as well as N3F Speculative Fiction winner for best graphic novel.

Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.

Reviews

[Curby Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

The latest entry into a wonderful steampunk series by author Jon Del Arroz. This is a wonderful series about an alternate world - much like a Europe in the later 1800s where steam and airships as well as types of magic exist. Jon is also a Christian author. Like Tolkien he isn't preachy - but his worldview in terms of goodness, honor, truth etc. come through clearly in the form of an enjoyable story. I particularly like how the main character Zaira Von Monocle is presented as a smart, thoughtful, but real woman. She isn't trying to act like a man and isn't a Mary Sue. Highly recommended!