Echoes of the Imperium
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A fallen empire. A goblin airship captain. One big, blasphemous problem.
Captain William Blair has taken shady jobs beforeâwhat goblin hasnât? But this shady job has pirates off the port bow and legendary aethermancers knocking at his cabin door. Unfortunately, Wil has sworn an Oath to escort his newest dubious passenger wherever she wants to goâĻ and a goblin must be worth his word.
The ragtag crew of the Iron Rose once survived the fall of an empireâbut none of them are interested in revisiting the experience. As the dregs of the Imperium rise again to claw at their heels, Wil and his crew must face the literal ghosts of their pastâĻ or else history may well repeat itself.
Praise for Echoes of the Imperium
"Swashbuckling steampunk adventure with a healthy dose of self-awareness, Echoes of the Imperium keeps sight of the social and ecological impacts of a steam-driven empire while delivering what we're here for--airship dogfighting, aether-driven explosions, goggles that do something, and tragically shattered tea sets. And found family. And goblins." âCaitlin Rozakis, NYT-bestselling author of Dreadful
"Whether you're here for madcap airship battles and swashbuckling steampunk knights, or the hard and beautiful truths about redemption and second chances, this is a rollicking adventure that satisfies on every level!" âDavinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer
"A subversive, heartfelt and heart-soaring adventure of found family, redemption in the wake of war, broken tea sets and one singularly wonderful goblin captain. This is unmissable swashbuckling fantasy." âTasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
"My favourite kind of adventure--smart, swashbuckling, wildly inventive, with lovable characters at its heart and questions of redemption, family, faith, and how to live in a world haunted by past atrocities at its soul. An absolute blast from start to finish." âH.G. Parry, author of The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door
"The Atwaters deliver a punchy, riotous ride through tumultuous skies, with a cast of gold-hearted rogues. Fans of Firefly and Leverage will want to join this motley crew!" âCharlotte E. English, author of Wyrde and Wayward and Modern Magick
"Echoes of the Imperium resounds with wit, adventure, and heart, in a story that weaves irresistible roguish charm with powerful themes of regret and redemption. This is a world and a crew you'll never want to leave." âJacquelyn Benson, author of Empire of Shadows
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Nicholas Atwater writes swashbuckling steampunk fantasy. He resides in Montreal, Quebec with his incredible, brilliant wife and two cats. As an ex-thespian, he certainly does not practice funny accents in the shower, and no one can prove otherwise. He is a veteran Dungeons & Dragons gamemaster, famously feared for both his villains and his puns.
Olivia Atwater writes whimsical historical fantasy with a hint of satire. She lives in Montreal, Quebec with her fantastic, prose-inspiring husband and her two cats. When she told her second-grade history teacher that she wanted to work with history someday, she is fairly certain this isn't what either party had in mind. She has been, at various times, a historical re-enactor, a professional witch at a metaphysical supply store, a web developer, and a vending machine repairperson.
