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The second book in the Alchemy Wars trilogy by Ian Tregillis, an epic tale of liberation and war.
Jax, a rogue Clakker, has wreaked havoc upon the Clockmakers' Guild by destroying the Grand Forge. Reborn in the flames, he must begin his life as a free Clakker, but liberation proves its own burden.
Berenice, formerly the legendary spymaster of New France, mastermind behind her nation's attempts to undermine the Dutch Hegemony -- has been banished from her homeland and captured by the Clockmakers Guild's draconian secret police force.
Meanwhile, Captain Hugo Longchamp is faced with rallying the beleaguered and untested defenders of Marseilles-in-the-West for the inevitable onslaught from the Brasswork Throne and its army of mechanical soldiers.
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"Tregillis presents a fascinating look at the nature of free will and the existence of the soul, wrapped up in an absolutely thrilling adventure story. Jax is an amazing, sympathetic character, and the world of the clockmakers and their slaves is so absorbing that readers will be dying for the next entry in this new series."
— Library Journal on The Mechanical
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“An exciting continuation of the battle…Told through the eyes of three returning characters, this volume fleshes out the conflict further and throws a new wrench in the mix. With the surprising final scene and somewhat abrupt ending, readers will be eager for the final installment.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars) -
A major talent.
— George R.R. Martin on Bitter Seeds -
Superb alternate history filled with clockwork men and ethical questions on the nature of free will. ... Tregillis's complex setting is elegantly delivered, and the rich characters and gripping story really make this tale soar.
— Publishers Weekly on The Mechanical -
The first thing readers will say after finishing this splendid book is: 'Wow.' The second thing will probably be: 'When can I read the next one?'
— Booklist on The Mechanical
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About Ian Tregillis
Ian Tregillis is the son of a bearded mountebank and a discredited tarot card reader. He was born and raised in Minnesota, where his parents had landed after fleeing the wrath of a Flemish prince (the full story, he’s told, involves a Dutch tramp steamer and a stolen horse). Nowadays he lives in New Mexico, where he consorts with writers, scientists, and other unsavory types.
About Chris Kayser
Chris Kayser is best known for his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge for sixteen years at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. He has previously appeared at AE in Sailing to Byzantium, Thom Pain, Maritius, and Broadsword. He is an Associate Artist at Georgia Shakespeare, where he has appeared for twenty-three seasons.