Mars Falls — Michael White

In the aftermath of the Martian invasion that nearly brought Earth to its knees, a new threat looms in the shadows. The Martians, defeated by Earth's tenacious microorganisms, have been vanquished, but the danger remains. Unseen conspirators from Earth aided the invaders and now plot to send bacterial samples to Mars. Their nefarious aim is to assist the Martians to conquer the microscopic foes and then return to Earth as unstoppable conquerors.Victorian London, scarred by the invasion, struggles to rebuild. However, peril still lurks in the corners of society. Traitors, still seeking to tip the scales in favour of the Martian menace, endanger the lives of all who remain.The only hope for Earth rests with a woman named Victoria Neaves and her enigmatic demon assistant, Romney. Yet, they are missing, having been defeated and buried alive by those who would collaborate with the Martians.Can Victoria & Romney be located, and if found, will they have the strength to defeat the adversaries who once bested them? As the aftermath of war continues to scar the land, the British government deploys zeppelins to every corner of Britain with a mission that is both straightforward and crucial: Victoria Neaves must be found at all costs. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and time is running out...MARS FALLS: A LONG AGE IN THE DEEP DELVED EARTH is the first book in the MARS FALLS trilogy, For Victoria & Romney, the adventure continues...