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Aether Psychics: Complete Series Box Set
A Set of Steampunk Tales with a Touch of Romance
Five strong women who refuse to stick to the paths society has dictated for them.
Five mysteries that bring them together with unexpected challenges, friendship, and romance.
One element that ties them all together…and the villain who will stop at nothing to control it.
1870 - The American Civil War is in its tenth year, and the demands of the conflict have pushed coal supplies – and therefore the global economy – to the brink. The only hope for a new power source lies with aether, an unstable and untested substance.
But aether has its own secrets, and while it may be stabilized, it will not be tamed. As experiments reveal surprising uses for the element, it exacts its own toll on those who study it.
Amid clockwork spy devices, threats from a mysterious society who’ll stop at nothing to conceal their secrets, and plots from a guild bent on stealing them, the question becomes not how aether will save the world, but who will save the world from what the aether can do if its secrets fall into the wrong hands?
Luckily there’s nothing a woman won’t do to control her own destiny.
Our heroines:
Pauline Danahue – An orphan fleeing from her past finds an unexpected future when she agrees to help a heartbroken young professor and his handsome older brother (Noble Secrets, prequel novella)
Iris McTavish – A talented archaeologist who isn’t allowed to study her passion due to her sex is faced with a choice where deception means survival but may cost her only chance at true love (Eros Element)
Marie St. Jean – The world’s most talented actress who loses part of her soul with each performance can’t run from the stage forever, but when she’s offered a cure, the price could mean her heart (Light Fantastique)
Claire McPhee – A neuroticist who seeks the key to unlock the memories of the man she once loved, which were stolen from her by a steamcart accident, may find them – and unexpected danger – in a fort on the front line of the Civil War (Aether Spirit)
Lousa Cobb – Can an heiress who can’t be lied to stop deceiving herself long enough to see the truth of what her stepfather is trying to do before it’s too late? (Aether Rising)
If you like puzzling mysteries, incredible inventions, and a touch of magic, then you'll love Cecilia Dominic's high-spirited series. Grab your copy today!
Five strong women who refuse to stick to the paths society has dictated for them.
Five mysteries that bring them together with unexpected challenges, friendship, and romance.
One element that ties them all together…and the villain who will stop at nothing to control it.
1870 - The American Civil War is in its tenth year, and the demands of the conflict have pushed coal supplies – and therefore the global economy – to the brink. The only hope for a new power source lies with aether, an unstable and untested substance.
But aether has its own secrets, and while it may be stabilized, it will not be tamed. As experiments reveal surprising uses for the element, it exacts its own toll on those who study it.
Amid clockwork spy devices, threats from a mysterious society who’ll stop at nothing to conceal their secrets, and plots from a guild bent on stealing them, the question becomes not how aether will save the world, but who will save the world from what the aether can do if its secrets fall into the wrong hands?
Luckily there’s nothing a woman won’t do to control her own destiny.
Our heroines:
Pauline Danahue – An orphan fleeing from her past finds an unexpected future when she agrees to help a heartbroken young professor and his handsome older brother (Noble Secrets, prequel novella)
Iris McTavish – A talented archaeologist who isn’t allowed to study her passion due to her sex is faced with a choice where deception means survival but may cost her only chance at true love (Eros Element)
Marie St. Jean – The world’s most talented actress who loses part of her soul with each performance can’t run from the stage forever, but when she’s offered a cure, the price could mean her heart (Light Fantastique)
Claire McPhee – A neuroticist who seeks the key to unlock the memories of the man she once loved, which were stolen from her by a steamcart accident, may find them – and unexpected danger – in a fort on the front line of the Civil War (Aether Spirit)
Lousa Cobb – Can an heiress who can’t be lied to stop deceiving herself long enough to see the truth of what her stepfather is trying to do before it’s too late? (Aether Rising)
If you like puzzling mysteries, incredible inventions, and a touch of magic, then you'll love Cecilia Dominic's high-spirited series. Grab your copy today!
1388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2018
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About the author
Cecilia Dominic
34 books393 followersCecilia Dominic became a clinical psychologist because she's fascinated by people and their stories, but she couldn't stop making stuff up. By day, she helps people cure their insomnia. By night, she writes fiction that keeps her readers turning pages past bedtime. Yes, she recognizes the conflict of interest between her two careers, but she prefers to be called versatile, not conflicted. Cecilia has been published in short and novel-length fiction and currently writes urban fantasy and steampunk. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and the world’s cutest cat.
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October 24, 2018
This series was so much fun, I highly recommend this box set. The cast of characters was a pure delight! These books offered mystery, romance, humor, and excitement in a steampunk setting, but I think the highlight of the books is getting to know all of the fascinating characters. Cecilia Dominic is so good at writing memorable characters, whether they are characters you love or characters you hate or characters you just want to get to know better. Don't miss this treat--grab a bowl of popcorn or your snack of choice and dig in!
I am a huge fan of stories that allow me to watch the characters learn and grow, and we get to watch several very satisfying character arcs over the course of this series. Each book focuses on a different pair of main characters but continues to develop the stories of previously introduced characters. I loved learning about everyone's abilities and backgrounds and watching the various friendships and romances develop.
I was particularly fond of the smart, strong female characters in this series. I appreciated their cleverness, bravery, resourcefulness, and kindness, and also enjoyed laughing at some of the predicaments they get themselves in. I love that Cecilia Dominic's female characters are so well balanced (neither Mary Sues nor helpless damsels in distress) and exercise agency.
I was also quite fond of the steampunk world the story is set in. The plots are fun, providing plenty of twists and turns. There were elements of science fiction, paranormal fantasy, mystery, suspense, and historical romance, and I think these books would probably please fans of many of these genres. The pacing seemed good to me, and the books were well-written. I was quickly drawn into each story and never had trouble suspending disbelief. Each novel has an ending that sufficiently ties up the events of that book to provide a satisfying ending for now (no cliffhangers), while leaving plenty of threads open for the subsequent books in the series.
I received a free copy of these books from the author and volunteered to review them. I generally didn't notice any typos or grammatical errors in the versions I reviewed, and they were cleanly formatted. The language was pretty clean, and there were no sexually explicit scenes, although there was a bit of violence and a couple of deaths described without any gory details. This should be appropriate for a wide audience.
Ms. Dominic provides enough background for each book to be enjoyed on its own, but I think the reading experience will be richer and more enjoyable if you read the entire series in order, which makes this box set a great idea. All of the books are so good, I highly recommend you read them all.
I am a huge fan of stories that allow me to watch the characters learn and grow, and we get to watch several very satisfying character arcs over the course of this series. Each book focuses on a different pair of main characters but continues to develop the stories of previously introduced characters. I loved learning about everyone's abilities and backgrounds and watching the various friendships and romances develop.
I was particularly fond of the smart, strong female characters in this series. I appreciated their cleverness, bravery, resourcefulness, and kindness, and also enjoyed laughing at some of the predicaments they get themselves in. I love that Cecilia Dominic's female characters are so well balanced (neither Mary Sues nor helpless damsels in distress) and exercise agency.
I was also quite fond of the steampunk world the story is set in. The plots are fun, providing plenty of twists and turns. There were elements of science fiction, paranormal fantasy, mystery, suspense, and historical romance, and I think these books would probably please fans of many of these genres. The pacing seemed good to me, and the books were well-written. I was quickly drawn into each story and never had trouble suspending disbelief. Each novel has an ending that sufficiently ties up the events of that book to provide a satisfying ending for now (no cliffhangers), while leaving plenty of threads open for the subsequent books in the series.
I received a free copy of these books from the author and volunteered to review them. I generally didn't notice any typos or grammatical errors in the versions I reviewed, and they were cleanly formatted. The language was pretty clean, and there were no sexually explicit scenes, although there was a bit of violence and a couple of deaths described without any gory details. This should be appropriate for a wide audience.
Ms. Dominic provides enough background for each book to be enjoyed on its own, but I think the reading experience will be richer and more enjoyable if you read the entire series in order, which makes this box set a great idea. All of the books are so good, I highly recommend you read them all.
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