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Fires of Hell: The Alchemystic
When her captain is murdered and her airship suffers a series of sabotages, airship engineer and rogue pyromancer, Amelia Everley, must put aside her dislike of her new employer, Josiah, and help him save her airship and crew.
But is the destruction aimed at their mysterious government passenger, or is the captain’s killer now after Josiah?
All Amelia knows is, if Josiah can’t learn to respect her skills, she may have to resign herself to working for his rival, Edmund Fairlane.
If, that is, she can bring herself, her crew, and her ship home in one piece.
But is the destruction aimed at their mysterious government passenger, or is the captain’s killer now after Josiah?
All Amelia knows is, if Josiah can’t learn to respect her skills, she may have to resign herself to working for his rival, Edmund Fairlane.
If, that is, she can bring herself, her crew, and her ship home in one piece.
- GenresSteampunk
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2016
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 1, 2018
I would love to read more from this author. I enjoyed every single word of this book. It held my attention from the first page to the last. I learned a few new words, and I got a great introduction into the world of steampunk! Reviewed by Emily
September 23, 2016
In this romantic adventure, the detailed workings of the airship are amazing and half the fun! I really felt like the Winged Mercury was its own character. Definitely recommended!
August 29, 2016
Seems I am the first not to give this 5-stars. I just can't. It wasn't that good. Mind you it wasn't awful or terribly bad by any means, but it wasn't worthy of 5-stars. That being said, I liked it enough to give the next one a shot which should say something.
I had written paragraphs about this novel but they were coming across as really, really negative. I DO NOT want to do that. The novel is far from perfect, BUT I would like people to take a look. Mills has created a world that has potential. I just wish this novel had a bit more of it realized. But that can be remedied in future volumes.
That being said, there was one very cringe-worthy moment in the writing -- within the space of a page Amelia's "naive inner child" was mentioned twice. I hope that can be avoided in the future.
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Super-short version: Worth a read, especially to support a new author who has some solid potential
I had written paragraphs about this novel but they were coming across as really, really negative. I DO NOT want to do that. The novel is far from perfect, BUT I would like people to take a look. Mills has created a world that has potential. I just wish this novel had a bit more of it realized. But that can be remedied in future volumes.
That being said, there was one very cringe-worthy moment in the writing -- within the space of a page Amelia's "naive inner child" was mentioned twice. I hope that can be avoided in the future.
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Super-short version: Worth a read, especially to support a new author who has some solid potential
October 25, 2016
I really didn't know what to expect from this book.
Amelia is a engineer on a fast flying ship, she's also a courtesan's daughter and one of the few women that deal with flying ships.
The Captain of the ship is found in an alley with his throat slit. All his valuables are still on his body and the police say footpads did it. Amelia knows better and she is going to find the person who did it.
With many things going on, this book keeps you on your toes and turning pages.
Read and enjoy.
Amelia is a engineer on a fast flying ship, she's also a courtesan's daughter and one of the few women that deal with flying ships.
The Captain of the ship is found in an alley with his throat slit. All his valuables are still on his body and the police say footpads did it. Amelia knows better and she is going to find the person who did it.
With many things going on, this book keeps you on your toes and turning pages.
Read and enjoy.
November 18, 2016
4.5/5.0
“Fires of Hell” combines the alluring world of steampunk with a fabulous tale of mystery, sabotage and delicious sprinkles of romance.
Read full review in the 2016 November issue of InD'tale Magazine.
“Fires of Hell” combines the alluring world of steampunk with a fabulous tale of mystery, sabotage and delicious sprinkles of romance.
Read full review in the 2016 November issue of InD'tale Magazine.
October 28, 2016
Just a little steam
A good read with a helping of steampunk and a side of romance. Nice world building and believable characters and action
A good read with a helping of steampunk and a side of romance. Nice world building and believable characters and action
January 16, 2017
Steam punk at its most exciting!
April 27, 2017
A steampunk adventure mystery that was almost a romance as well. I enjoyed reading this book and it has left the path open for a sequel, I think I'd like to read more of Mel and Josiah.
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