Steam and Sail: 3 Steampunk Series Starters

Steam and Sail: 3 Steampunk Series Starters
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2023-06-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Buckle up for a wild ride through multiple steampunk universes in Steam & Sail, where young heroines navigate treacherous skies of romance and intrigue in three unique series starters. In The Barefoot Barmaid (Book One in the Belles & Bullets series), Kitt Lake is kidnapped by a swashbuckling sky pirate who mistakes her for royalty. Her life is changed by the pirate's greed... and his inconvenient desire for her. Princess Mayra thought she knew the meaning of suffering in Caged Princess (Book One in Whispers of Steam), but nothing could have prepared her for the betrayals and secrets that hide in her path. Will she find a way to break free and reclaim her throne, or will she be forever trapped in a world of steam and shadow? Prepare for a mix of romance and rebellion in An Elven Debutante (Book One in Airships & Dragons), where Stelia, a quiet young noblewoman, defies convention and risks everything to protect a forbidden love. When her act of defiance sparks a chain reaction of danger and intrigue, she must rely on wit and courage to survive.

The Spinster's Beau

The Spinster's Beau
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2020-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Robin Cockburn needs a wife. Awkward, shy, and a bit clumsy, he has never had much success with the fairer sex. With the guidance of his precocious little sister, Robin is determined to pursue Harriet Dawson, a rare beauty. Could society's darling be too far above his reach? Sure enough, Harriet gives him the cold shoulder, and he finds himself lost in a sea of suitors. Brushed aside, Robin finds a friend in Harriet's chaperone: Emily Weaver. Harriet's maiden aunt is a wise, witty woman with a mischievous sparkle in her eye. To his great surprise, he finds himself drawn to her. How will the spinster react when he claims to be her suitor? Sensuality Level: Sweet

Webley and the World Machine

Webley and the World Machine
Author: Zachary Chopchinski
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2017-11-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981268504

To Save Humanity, They'll Have To Leave It Behind A world beneath our world. An army of mechanical monsters. A war to end all wars. When childhood best friends Adal and Arija discover a steam powered world hidden deep within the earth, the result is life changing. Webley and the Dwellers of The World Machine work to keep the Earth turning. But when Arija and Adal stumble onto a growing conflict that will destroy the Earth, they find themselves forced to fight. Will they be able to stop the war in time or will they regret ever having set foot in The World Machine? Webley and The World Machine is a YA Steampunk featuring two snarky and fun eighteen year olds, a dwarf-like giant and a whole slew of odd robotic creatures. It's Sucker Punch meets Wild Wild West, and if you love sassy characters or all things steampunk you need this book in your life. WARNING: The characters in this book have a mind of their own and enjoy swearing and generally getting themselves into trouble.

Steam Wars

Steam Wars
Author: Fred Perry
Publisher: Antarctic Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2014-07-04
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0930655249

Not so long ago in a galaxy relatively close by, a ragged alliance of rebels engages in an epic struggle to free their world from the grip of LORD BARON and the HEGEMONIC CRUX. Having stolen the formula for WARP COAL, the secret fuel of the enemy dreadnoughts DUCHESS IMOEN flees for her life. She then stumbles across her only hope: BO, the last of the legendary storm foil warriors known as the QUANTUM DRAGOONS-and Lord Baron's son!

The Gilded Scarab

The Gilded Scarab
Author: Anna Butler
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN:

SECOND EDITION When Captain Rafe Lancaster is invalided out of the Britannic Imperium's Aero Corps after crashing his aerofighter during the Second Boer War, his eyesight is damaged permanently, and his career as a fighter pilot is over. Returning to London in late November 1899, he's lost the skies he loved, has no place in a society ruled by an elite oligarchy of powerful Houses, and is hard up, homeless, and in desperate need of a new direction in life. Everything changes when he buys a coffeehouse near the Britannic Imperium Museum in Bloomsbury, the haunt of Aegyptologists. For the first time in years, Rafe is free to be himself. In a city powered by luminiferous aether and phlogiston, and where powerful men use House assassins to target their rivals, Rafe must navigate dangerous politics, deal with a jealous and possessive ex-lover, learn to make the best coffee in London, and fend off murder and kidnap attempts before he can find happiness with the man he loves.

Etiquette & Espionage

Etiquette & Espionage
Author: Gail Carriger
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 031621521X

This steampunk series debut set in the same world as the New York Times bestselling Parasol Protectorate is filled with all the saucy adventure and droll humor Gail Carriger's legions of fans have come to adore. Fourteen-year-old Sophronia is a great trial to her poor mother. Sophronia is more interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than in proper manners—and the family can only hope that company never sees her atrocious curtsy. Mrs. Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. So she enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. But Sophronia soon realizes the school is not quite what her mother might have hoped. At Mademoiselle Geraldine's, young ladies learn to finish...everything. Certainly, they learn the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but they also learn to deal out death, diversion, and espionage—in the politest possible ways, of course. Sophronia and her friends are in for a rousing first year's education.

God Save the Queen

God Save the Queen
Author: Kate Locke
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2012-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1405511699

The Year is 2012 - and Queen Victoria still rules with an immortal fist. She's the undead matriarch of a Britain where the Aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live underground and mothers know better than to let their children out after dark. A world where technology lives side by side with magic, where being nobility means being infected with the Plague (side-effects include undeath) and Hysteria is the popular affliction of the day. Xandra Vardan is a member of the elite Royal Guard, and it's her duty to protect the Aristocracy. But things get complicated when her sister goes missing. Xandra will not only realise she's the prize in a dangerous power struggle - but she'll also uncover a conspiracy that threatens to topple the empire itself.

The Falconer

The Falconer
Author: Elizabeth May
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1452130078

Edinburgh, 1844. Beautiful Aileana Kameron only looks the part of an aristocratic young lady. In fact, she's spent the year since her mother died developing her ability to sense the presence of Sithichean, a faery race bent on slaughtering humans. She has a secret mission: to destroy the faery who murdered her mother. But when she learns she's a Falconer, the last in a line of female warriors and the sole hope of preventing a powerful faery population from massacring all of humanity, her quest for revenge gets a whole lot more complicated. The first volume of a trilogy from an exciting new voice in young adult fantasy, this electrifying thriller blends romance and action with steampunk technology and Scottish lore in a deliciously addictive read.

The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of Athena

The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of Athena
Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423155165

In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery. . . . With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.

Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio

Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio
Author: Mike Senior
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1066
Release: 2018-08-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 135136880X

Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 160 famous names, this entertaining and down-to-earth guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process. On the way, you'll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing, from simple EQ and compression through to advanced spectral dynamics and "fairy dust" effects. User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis, while chapter summaries and assignments are perfect for school and college use. ▪ Learn the subtle editing, arrangement, and monitoring tactics which give industry insiders their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks which protect you from all the biggest rookie mistakes. ▪ Find out where you don't need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited budget really count. ▪ Pick up tricks and tips from leading-edge engineers working on today's multi-platinum hits, including Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Michael Brauer, Dylan "3D" Dresdow, Tom Elmhirst, Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Noah "50" Shebib, Mark "Spike" Stent, DJ Swivel, Phil Tan, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more... Now extensively expanded and updated, including new sections on mix-buss processing, mastering, and the latest advances in plug-in technology.