Details Appertaining To Books Blood in the Skies (The Hellfire Chronicles #1)
| Title | : | Blood in the Skies (The Hellfire Chronicles #1) |
| Author | : | G.D. Falksen |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 266 pages |
| Published | : | July 5th 2011 by Wildside Press (first published July 1st 2011) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Steampunk. Fantasy. Adventure. Fiction. Apocalyptic. Post Apocalyptic. Young Adult |
Narration To Books Blood in the Skies (The Hellfire Chronicles #1)
G.D. Falksen's steampunk epic launches with Blood In The Skies.In 1908, the world ended in fire.
Humanity, always bad at following orders, refused to die. Now, two hundred years later, what remains is divided between civilized order and lawless frontier. For the citizens of the Commonwealth, the brave pilots of the Air Force are all that stand between them and the dreaded pirate lords of the Badlands. For generations, the two forces have struggled back and forth in an endless cycle of invasion and reprisal. Now that is about to change, and flying ace Elizabeth Steele is about to find herself dragged into a web of intrigue aimed at the downfall of the civilized world.
Nothing that a clever girl with a trusty aeroplane and a charming spy at her side can't handle.
"This is steampunk clanking to life on the page." --Jay Lake
"G. D. Falksen's witty, anachronistic, and downright fun writing style makes him a storyteller to watch." --Terrance Zdunich (REPO! The Genetic Opera)
"A piston blast of pure pulp adventure" --John Leavitt (Dr. Sketchy's Official Rainy Day Colouring Book)
"A rousing adventure filled with a wealth of imagery, action and technological wonders." --Chet Phillips
"G.D. Falksen is not only one of the most important authors in Steampunk literature, he is arguably the most enjoyable." --Art Donovan (The Art of Steampunk)
"A delightfully crunchy alternate reality that lets you feel the gears grinding." --Phil Foglio (Girl Genius)
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| ISBN: | 1434432084 (ISBN13: 9781434432087) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.gdfalksen.com/bloodintheskies |
| Series: | The Hellfire Chronicles #1 |
| Characters: | Wing Commander Elizabeth Steele, Amartya Ray, Lord Burkhalter, Nakaaya Molekane, Mwai, Sarah Wren, "Gentleman" Jack Wolfe, Herr Krueger, Herr Vanderberg, Herr Hewes, Professor Djebar, Group Captain Giyorgis |
Rating Appertaining To Books Blood in the Skies (The Hellfire Chronicles #1)
Ratings: 3.64 From 227 Users | 36 ReviewsRate Appertaining To Books Blood in the Skies (The Hellfire Chronicles #1)
A little confusing and slow to start of with, and still a lot that seems a little out of place and unexplained, but it is book one in a series. In the end I very much enjoyed it and I look forward to the sequel.I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this book and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I think the other reviews on this book speak for its quality and talent. It's nice to read a book with a strong female main character who feels like a real and likable person. Other reviews for this bookPraise for Blood in the Skies:"This is steampunk clanking to life on the page."-Jay Lake, Campbell Award winner and author of MainspringG. D. Falksens witty, anachronistic, and downright
Blood in the Skies is a well written, fast paced adventure novel set in an alternative world. The characters are well drawn and believable and the plot is intriguing. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down. I also liked the fact that the main character was a strong woman able to face any challenge. The dialogue is realistic and often adds a bit of humor to the story. I can't wait for the next installment.
I highly recommend this book for those readers who enjoy a good story, great characters and a world that you can clearly see - Falksen is perfect for this task and his pen is poised to grip you. Whether you are a fan of the subculture or simply a lover of fantasy/science fiction genre novels, this is the book you will not be able to put down. From the very first pages you are completely enveloped into Falksen's words, full of intriguing plot and lush people. He provides a spectacular main
I'm not sure why I just 'liked" this book. There was good world-building, there were lots of strong female characters and I liked the relationship between the two main characters. But there was something missing.
Worth staying up all night and reading.
This did not feel particularly steampunk - despite the airships and the mention of aether - possibly because my previous dabblings in this "genre" have been novels such as Scott Westerfields "Leviathon" or Philip Reeve's "Mortal Engines" quartet. It felt more like historic fiction, maybe cica World War I. Still, I did feel it built up a solid background to the world - and one in which I would be keen to learn more. It did have a dramatic fighting climax, but did not complete the plot - merely to
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