The First Sin

by Jessica Brawner

Espionage! Sabotage! High profile heists, unexpected twists, and daring escapes! Captain Jac and her airship crew of misfits are the best at what they do. When an unknown agent offers them a job with a payout too good to be true and a heist that will go down in history, Jac can't refuse. Against the backdrop of 18th century Europe, Jac soon finds herself pitted against the might of Rome, on a collision course with the Pope, and poised to unleash a dark secret the Catholic church has been hiding for centuries. A secret that threatens to release a demonic horror on the world. Captain Jac must rely on her wits to stay one step ahead of the dark forces aligned against her while she and her crew attempt to unravel the ultimate mystery.

287 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 17, 2020

Reviews

[L.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, action-packed, and well-written. I'm not a fan of steampunk, but the author's delightful prose sucked me right in. I also enjoyed her portrayal of Jack, the ship's captain, and the intrigue and adventure that puts Jack and her crew at the heart of a mysterious adventure. A great read and an author to watch.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly enjoyed reading this book.

It does have a good twist which will make you want to read more of the author's writing.

[Jenny Rankin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! It has all the components I love in a novel: gray characters so well-imagined they could walk off the page, a vivid world both familiar and fantastical so that it transports you while simultaneously seeming so real, a kick-butt heroine, plot twists and surprises that keep you turning the page for more, and an ending that is fitting yet leaves me yearning for the next book (The Second Sin) so the adventure doesn’t have to end. I can’t wait to read more from Jessica Brawner!