ARC READERS WANTED for my upcoming gaslamp gangster fantasy novel The Artificer's Knot!
Randyll Tephius, a student Artificer, is expelled from University in disgrace when his ideas threaten the elite Alchemists and their energy monopoly granted by the semi-magical substance Vril. Ran is rescued from death on the streets by aging mob boss Gouger Nebb. He sees a chance to use the gang's money to fund his industrial engineering innovations, rebuilding his career as an inventor and allowing Nebb to retire as a 'legitimate businessman.'
But when his efforts are destroyed by sabotage, Ran must survive gang wars, sadistic secret police and aristocratic conspiracies to uncover his true enemy. The same Alchemists who ruined his reputation emerge from the shadows to offer redemption if he'll switch sides and help them expand their monopoly. It's a tempting offer than means betraying the man who saved him.
Randyll Tephius, a student Artificer, is expelled from University in disgrace when his ideas threaten the elite Alchemists and their energy monopoly granted by the semi-magical substance Vril. Ran is rescued from death on the streets by aging mob boss Gouger Nebb. He sees a chance to use the gang's money to fund his industrial engineering innovations, rebuilding his career as an inventor and allowing Nebb to retire as a 'legitimate businessman.'
But when his efforts are destroyed by sabotage, Ran must survive gang wars, sadistic secret police and aristocratic conspiracies to uncover his true enemy. The same Alchemists who ruined his reputation emerge from the shadows to offer redemption if he'll switch sides and help them expand their monopoly. It's a tempting offer than means betraying the man who saved him.
FREE ARCs are available from Booksprout ( https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review... ) or BookSirens ( https://booksirens.com/book/ZNJ9RH3/J... ). Intended release date is May 1, 2024.
Here's a YT Short introducing the book! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_m9BMm...
Thanks for looking!