A century after a devastating volcanic eruption forced Iceland's inhabitants to abandon its shores, the island has become enshrouded in legend. But the truth behind the legends is mechanical, not magical—and the mystery of the island a matter of life and death for a community of women who once spilled noble blood to secure their freedom. Five years ago, Annika unwittingly endangered that secret, but her sister Källa took the blame and was exiled. Now Annika serves on an airship, searching for her sister and longing to return home. But that home is threatened when scientific expedition leader David Kentewess comes aboard, looking to expose Annika's secrets. Then disaster strikes, leaving David and Annika stranded on a glacier and pursued by a madman, with their very survival depending on keeping the heat rising between them—and generating lots of steam . . .
Download and start listening now!
"I really waffled on how to rate this one. I loved the characters and the riveting (yes really) emotion of this book, but I didn't like the story as well as #2. So really...4.5 stars (though it won't let me actually pick that). It totally made me cry. In a good way." — Kait (4 out of 5 stars)
"I really waffled on how to rate this one. I loved the characters and the riveting (yes really) emotion of this book, but I didn't like the story as well as #2. So really...4.5 stars (though it won't let me actually pick that). It totally made me cry. In a good way."
Allison Larkin's soft English accent sets a mysterious, otherworldly tone for this romantic fantasy.…She'll have listeners riveted to this unusual tale, and is a narrator to seek out.
" I say, quite a cracking good book! With hidden viking valkyrie villages, mechanical whales and steam powered rocket ships, trolls with pretty bows. Another rousing success. Read all of the Iron Seas books! They are fantastic. "
" Amazing amazing amazing!! Both characters were clever and real, both inexperienced without being shy and annoying. Excellent book! "
" I think this is my favorite book of the series. "
" This is a really fun series that doesn't go to the dumb end of steampunk--you know, shit isn't made out of cogs or whatever for no reason and then over-described because the author wants to show you her adverb collection. "
" This book was great! my favorite so far in this series. "
" Best book in the series, great story line, really loved it! "
" I LOVED the unconventional hero and heroine. This series rocks! "
Meljean Brook is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including the Guardian paranormal romance series and the Iron Seas steampunk series. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and daughter.
Alison Larkin is a playwright, stage actress, stand-up comic, voice artist, and Earphones Award–winning narrator whose wide range of voices can be heard in cartoons and movies, including Pocahontas and The Wonder Pets.
Audiobooks Were Restored to Your Cart
[ShoppingCartItemsAddedOnMerge] audiobook(s) were left in your cart from a previous visit, and saved to your account for your convenience. You may view or remove these audiobooks on the shopping cart page.