![]() With that being said, the various predicaments that the various characters found themselves was indeed fun read as miraculous events unfolded in the rather convenient, yet predictable ways ultimately securing the survival of said persons. As to the drama unfolding within the Spires, it initially seemed relegated to petty battles of wounded pride between ancient powerful families, however as the danger escalates, the premise regarding the readiness of the young Spirearch Guard recruits being battle savvy after only two weeks of training was a bit absurd. The aforementioned, suspended ships also engage in detailed, violent battles that will keep the reader riveted as to the anticipated outcomes. Once I actually picked up this fast paced novel, I honestly couldn’t put down this adventure filled tale involving flying ships, powerful crystals, and did I mention feisty, talking cats? Being quickly drawn into this foreign, unique realm was quite easy as people inhabit Spires in contrast to the surface of Earth, between which they traverse by floating ships. And death will follow in its wake.Having heard many wonderful reviews regarding The Cinder Spires series, I’ve had The Aeronaut’s Windlass on my reading list since January. ![]() ![]() Humanity’s ancient enemy, silent for more than ten thousand years, has begun to stir once more. But when the Predator is damaged in combat, Grimm joins a team of Albion agents on a vital mission in exchange for fully restoring his ship.Īnd as Grimm undertakes this task, he learns that the conflict between the Spires is merely a premonition of things to come. Loyal to Spire Albion, he has taken their side in the cold war with Spire Aurora, disrupting the enemy’s shipping lines by attacking their cargo vessels. Within their halls, the ruling aristocratic houses develop scientific marvels, foster trade alliances, and maintain fleets of airships to keep the peace.Ĭaptain Grimm commands the merchant ship Predator. ![]() Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity. Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and magic-wielding warriors. ![]()
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