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Learn moreThe frozen wasteland of Snow World—known as Southern California before an alien invasion decimated civilization—is home to warring steampunk clans. Crankshafts, Imperials, Tinskins, Brineboilers, and many more all battle one another for precious supplies, against ravenous mutant beasts for basic survival, and with the mysterious Founders for their very freedom.
Through this ruined world soars the Pneumatic Zeppelin, captained by the daring Romulus Buckle. In the wake of a nearly suicidal assault on the Founders’ prison city to rescue key military leaders, both the steam-powered airship and its crew are bruised and battered. Yet there’s little time for rest or repairs: Founders raids threaten to shatter the fragile alliance Buckle has risked everything to forge among the clans.
Even as he musters what seems a futile defense in the face of inevitable war, Buckle learns that the most mysterious clan of all is holding his long-lost sister in a secret base—and that she holds the ultimate key to victory over the Founders. But rescuing her means abandoning his allies and praying they survive long enough for there to be an alliance to return to.
Richard Ellis Preston, Jr. is fascinated by the steampunk genre, which he sees as a unique storytelling landscape. Romulus Buckle & the Engines of War is the second book in his new steampunk series, The Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin. Richard has also written for film and television. He lives in California.
Reviews
“Saber Toothed, Kraken, Oh My! Romulus Buckle and the Engines of War is a non-stop, steampunk adventure. Infused from start to finish, this story provides an endless adrenaline rush. The perfect book for those who want their action injected into every page.” —Tome Tender Book Blog
“Wow, another epic chronicle in the Romulus Buckle saga. [Romulus Buckle and the Engines of War] has it all...adventure, great character and scene development, suspense and a cool cover to wrap it in. —Koeur’s Book Reviews
“Romulus Buckle & the Engines of War is another wonderful book in the The Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin series that is quickly becoming one of my favorites.” —The Reading Review
“The Swashbuckling King of Steampunk is back! … I really enjoyed [Romulus Buckle and the Engines of War]. It took everything enjoyable from the first book, mixed in new character development and world building and cooked up a heart-racing steampunk masterpiece.” —Bookwraiths
“Preston is at his best in the midst of battles and action and the author begins and finishes Engines of War with exciting exploits and a promise of more to come. Preston’s steampunk world has sparked my imagination and I am anticipating the next chapter of Romulus’ adventure in his third book.” —The Qwillery
“This is steampunk done right—fun, exciting, thrilling, and joyfully over the top.” —The Online Eccentric Librarian
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