The Havoc Machine: A Novel of the Clockwork Empire
By (Author) Steven Harper
Penguin Putnam Inc
ROC (imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc)
7th May 2013
United States
Paperback
384
Width 105mm, Height 172mm
196g
Thaddeus Sharpe's life is dedicated to the hunting and killing of clockworkers. When the mysterious young Sofiya Ekk approaches him with a proposition from a powerful employer he cannot refuse. The man known as Mr Griffin is seeking Thad's help with mad clockwork scientist Lord Havoc, who has moulded himself a dangerous machine. Mr Griffin cares little if the evil Lord lives or dies but he is desperate to get his hands on Havoc's invention.
Praise for the Clockwork Empire Series
Harper creates a fascinating world of devices, conspiracies, and personalities.Filled with danger and narrow escapes, Alice and Gavin fight to survive and to find love in this steampunk coming-of-age story. Harpers world building is well developed and offers an interesting combination of science and steam.SFRevu
The Clockwork Empire books are changing what we know as steampunk!...An exuberant novel that takes the reader on an action-packed adventurous thrill ride.Nocturne Romance Reads
An exciting adventure thriller that starts off with action and never slows down.Genre Go Round Reviews
Steven Harper has written more than 20 novels, including the Clockwork Empire steampunk series and the Books of Blood and Iron fantasy series. When not writing, he teaches high school English in Michigan. Steven also plays the folk harp, wrestles with his kids, and embarrasses his youngest son in public.