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Aboard the Great Iron Horse #2
Killing the Machine
Five Stars: "Excellent continuation... a Steampunk adventure that outdoes the previous book in the series."-Amazon Review
Five Stars: "These books keep you wanting more and more!!"-Amazon Review
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The Iron Horse is a massive steam-powered locomotive manned by a crew of warriors, miscreants, and genetic anomalies. Socrates, the train’s commander, is an autonomous steam-powered gorilla with memories and knowledge reaching back more than a thousand years. Their mission is to locate a new source of starfall, the rare element that powers the ancient city of Sanctuary. Their civilization needs starfall, but for Socrates the matter is personal. Without it, he will die.
After a brief respite on the shores of the Forgotten Sea, the crew readies for their next great adventure. This time, the tracks will take them somewhere entirely different. The only way across the great sea is under it. But as the Iron Horse plunges into the icy waters, something goes wrong. The train has been sabotaged, and to make matters worse, their fuel supply has been stolen.
Trapped at the bottom of the sea, faced with the choice between a slow death by suffocation or a fast one in the crushing black waters, Socrates makes a last ditch effort to save the crew. He believes there is a cavern ahead, if they can only make it that far… But even if they survive, the crew may face an even greater peril from a completely unexpected new enemy.
Five Stars: "These books keep you wanting more and more!!"-Amazon Review
DESCRIPTION:
The Iron Horse is a massive steam-powered locomotive manned by a crew of warriors, miscreants, and genetic anomalies. Socrates, the train’s commander, is an autonomous steam-powered gorilla with memories and knowledge reaching back more than a thousand years. Their mission is to locate a new source of starfall, the rare element that powers the ancient city of Sanctuary. Their civilization needs starfall, but for Socrates the matter is personal. Without it, he will die.
After a brief respite on the shores of the Forgotten Sea, the crew readies for their next great adventure. This time, the tracks will take them somewhere entirely different. The only way across the great sea is under it. But as the Iron Horse plunges into the icy waters, something goes wrong. The train has been sabotaged, and to make matters worse, their fuel supply has been stolen.
Trapped at the bottom of the sea, faced with the choice between a slow death by suffocation or a fast one in the crushing black waters, Socrates makes a last ditch effort to save the crew. He believes there is a cavern ahead, if they can only make it that far… But even if they survive, the crew may face an even greater peril from a completely unexpected new enemy.
296 pages, Paperback
First published February 21, 2015
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About the author
Jamie Sedgwick
27 books105 followersJeramy Gates is the author of numerous Amazon lists bestsellers in the categories of Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction and Fantasy (as Jamie Sedgwick). Jeramy spent his childhood on a ranch in the Montana Rockies, but now lives among the grapevines and redwood groves of northern California with his wife and three children. When traveling, you may encounter Jeramy with his family and their three dingoes, camping in their fifth wheel trailer.
For more info, visit www.jeramygates.com
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 13, 2015
Excellent continuation of the adventures of Socrates, the mechanical ape, River and all the others on board the 'Great Iron Horse'. From a perilous ride underneath 'The Forbidden Sea' to having their Starfall stolen to battling deadly creatures in an ancient city nothing can prepare you for what happens. Mr Sedgwick has again come up with a Steampunk adventure that outdoes the previous book in the series. I'm waiting with baited breath for the 3rd book in the series, great work Jamie!
December 31, 2015
Decent writing, good steampunk, best take away I like reading much better than writing
July 31, 2019
Not totally different but not totally the same.
This makes me think of old TV shows such as "Wild, Wild, West", where our heroes travel from town to town for a new adventure at every stop. But it's been expanded. Bigger train. Bigger cast. Bigger mechanical gorillas. It's fun. Not too heavy but not too light. Lots of fun.
This makes me think of old TV shows such as "Wild, Wild, West", where our heroes travel from town to town for a new adventure at every stop. But it's been expanded. Bigger train. Bigger cast. Bigger mechanical gorillas. It's fun. Not too heavy but not too light. Lots of fun.
February 5, 2017
Great adventure
Great story! Kept me going through out the book. The more of your books I read, the more I want. I would recommend your books to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. Now, I'm ready for the next leg of the trip!
Lynn
Great story! Kept me going through out the book. The more of your books I read, the more I want. I would recommend your books to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. Now, I'm ready for the next leg of the trip!
Lynn
January 29, 2018
Wow!
This series just keeps getting better and better. The characters draw you into their lives and you can't wait to see what is going to happen next. What a great storyline. Don't want it to end. Enjoy!
This series just keeps getting better and better. The characters draw you into their lives and you can't wait to see what is going to happen next. What a great storyline. Don't want it to end. Enjoy!
October 21, 2019
Quick Read
Good book and a very quick read. Keeps you interested so you dont want to put it down. I like how the conflicts are conundrums but dont seem totally impossible to get out of.
Good book and a very quick read. Keeps you interested so you dont want to put it down. I like how the conflicts are conundrums but dont seem totally impossible to get out of.
December 20, 2018
Awesome book I would read it again
Loved it hope he keeps on writing good books I like the has style of writing I'm going to read more.
Loved it hope he keeps on writing good books I like the has style of writing I'm going to read more.
July 29, 2019
Oh no.
Yep "oh no", in a good way, New Boston was not a good idea, but everything turns out for the good in the end. Or is it? Looking towards book number three.
Yep "oh no", in a good way, New Boston was not a good idea, but everything turns out for the good in the end. Or is it? Looking towards book number three.
April 15, 2018
Great sequel!
Thoroughly enjoyed this sequel and looking forward to reading the third book. Characters are very interesting and I'm hoping to find out more about the origin of Socrates.
Thoroughly enjoyed this sequel and looking forward to reading the third book. Characters are very interesting and I'm hoping to find out more about the origin of Socrates.
June 1, 2016
This is what a reading adventure is all about. Characters with depth combined with a story that keeps one engaged.
Want to read
March 20, 2015I won this book in the GR giveaway, can't wait to receive it so I can read it!
(I'll update this review after reading it.)
(I'll update this review after reading it.)
July 16, 2016
Great second book
Enjoyed the ongoing adventures of River, Socrates and Kale. Lookin forward to book three. Hope everyone will read the full trilogy.
Enjoyed the ongoing adventures of River, Socrates and Kale. Lookin forward to book three. Hope everyone will read the full trilogy.
December 19, 2016
4.5 / 5 angel stars
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