This is a steam punk, post
apocalypse tale of zeppelineers and their inter-clan rivalries.
The bulk of this story takes place
on the Pneumatic Zeppelin, a hydrogen fueled zeppelin captained by Romulus
Buckle of the Crankshaft clan. Preston does an excellent job of painting easily imagined
scenes, sets and characters. The crew
of the Pneumatic Zeppelin is colorful, memorable and entertaining. Preston
provides enough description to clearly see each character and their
interrelationship.
The mix of high technology as in
robots and the extreme volatility of a hydrogen fueled zeppelin provides an
excellent counterpoint to the plot. The
Founders are the villains in this tale.
A mysterious clan that seeks to gain domination over all the other
clans. Their tactics seem to first
divide the contentious clans and embroil them in interclan feuding. Once the clans are at each others throats
then the Founders can strike.
Their plan is rudely interrupted by
the actions of Romulus Buckle and his loyal crew.
I recommend the book.
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