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Claws of Brass — Meredith Rose
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Published:
Oct-2016 -
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Main Genre:
Steampunk -
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442 -
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He saved her life…but at what cost to his own?
When Minx Mellor's enigmatic theater director, Dietrich Wolff, rescued her from a serial killer, he never dreamed his own life would now be threatened. Dark magic is turning him into someone he doesn't recognize, with memories that aren't his own. From dank alleys to the Throne Room of Wynstanham Palace, Minx searches for a way to stop the magical disease. But no gadgets or dramatic performances will help this time. And the cure will bring her face to face once again with the monster that haunts her soul --
-- if she can keep Dietrich alive long enough to succeed.
Claws of Brass is the second book in the Alchemy Empire series, exploring the Mercian Empire, an alternate universe full of steampunk devices and magic, where everyone is totally mad for theater. It's Victorian meets Futuristic, with a dose of fantasy romance for good measure.
Minx has to juggle the demands of her final year of apprenticeship, a new beau, and her growing worries that something is terribly wrong with Dietrich Wolff -- and that it might be her fault.
As the countdown progresses and time grows short, Minx realizes that it's not just about saving Dietrich. She deserves to save herself -- to grow from victim to survivor to a woman of power. And if she can do that, no one will be able to cage her ever again.
Excerpt 1:
“You shouldn't look at me like that,” he whispered, his eyes burning dark, sorrow carving lines around his mouth.
“I'm not.”
He shut his eyes again, clenching his jaw. “You don't know how easy it is to read your face. Your eyes…” His fist struck the desk. “Dammit, why did you come here?”
My heart ached watching him fight whatever unseen anguish tormented him. “Tell me what's wrong. Let me help.”
His gaze bore into me. “You can't. I spent the last month traveling to every healer in Cymru, and none of them could do a thing. In fact, your being here makes it worse.”
“Dietrich Wolff, you tell me what's going on right now. It involves me. I have a right to know.”
Excerpt 2:
“I won't go back. I'm not staying another night with that…that -- ” Her voice cracked. She swallowed, and her expression hardened. “I'd rather sleep in the costume shop.”
I nodded as if I understood -- which I didn't. “Maybe you can stay in our room tonight. I'm sure Thea won't mind.”
“Thank you. But I'll need more than one night. We're done. It's over.”
“You want to change roommates?”
It wasn't impossible to do, but it was a little tricky. You had to get permission from the theater manager, Master Fenrey, and everyone involved in the roommate swap had to agree to it. And you could only do it three times for your entire apprenticeship. Master Fenrey said having to work through roommate conflicts was a good way to build character.
It was also apparently a good way to get hit by flying boots, but enough about me.
When Minx Mellor's enigmatic theater director, Dietrich Wolff, rescued her from a serial killer, he never dreamed his own life would now be threatened. Dark magic is turning him into someone he doesn't recognize, with memories that aren't his own. From dank alleys to the Throne Room of Wynstanham Palace, Minx searches for a way to stop the magical disease. But no gadgets or dramatic performances will help this time. And the cure will bring her face to face once again with the monster that haunts her soul --
-- if she can keep Dietrich alive long enough to succeed.
Dark Fantasy Romance for Theater Geeks
Claws of Brass is the second book in the Alchemy Empire series, exploring the Mercian Empire, an alternate universe full of steampunk devices and magic, where everyone is totally mad for theater. It's Victorian meets Futuristic, with a dose of fantasy romance for good measure.
Minx has to juggle the demands of her final year of apprenticeship, a new beau, and her growing worries that something is terribly wrong with Dietrich Wolff -- and that it might be her fault.
As the countdown progresses and time grows short, Minx realizes that it's not just about saving Dietrich. She deserves to save herself -- to grow from victim to survivor to a woman of power. And if she can do that, no one will be able to cage her ever again.
Excerpt 1:
“You shouldn't look at me like that,” he whispered, his eyes burning dark, sorrow carving lines around his mouth.
“I'm not.”
He shut his eyes again, clenching his jaw. “You don't know how easy it is to read your face. Your eyes…” His fist struck the desk. “Dammit, why did you come here?”
My heart ached watching him fight whatever unseen anguish tormented him. “Tell me what's wrong. Let me help.”
His gaze bore into me. “You can't. I spent the last month traveling to every healer in Cymru, and none of them could do a thing. In fact, your being here makes it worse.”
“Dietrich Wolff, you tell me what's going on right now. It involves me. I have a right to know.”
Excerpt 2:
“I won't go back. I'm not staying another night with that…that -- ” Her voice cracked. She swallowed, and her expression hardened. “I'd rather sleep in the costume shop.”
I nodded as if I understood -- which I didn't. “Maybe you can stay in our room tonight. I'm sure Thea won't mind.”
“Thank you. But I'll need more than one night. We're done. It's over.”
“You want to change roommates?”
It wasn't impossible to do, but it was a little tricky. You had to get permission from the theater manager, Master Fenrey, and everyone involved in the roommate swap had to agree to it. And you could only do it three times for your entire apprenticeship. Master Fenrey said having to work through roommate conflicts was a good way to build character.
It was also apparently a good way to get hit by flying boots, but enough about me.
For fans of theater romance…
- With a dark fantasy twist
- A genius heroine who happens to also be a shapeshifter
- A sexy hero (who needs rescuing this time)
- And a Victorian carnival
- Female friendships that matter
- Healing, forgiveness, and coming of age
…the Alchemy Empire steampunk series awaits.
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