Their little and not so little quirks, habits and their breaking points were beautifully shown. The aeronauts windlass, first in the cinder spires series, will also entice fans of steampunk, in tales that revolve around magical warriors and steam powered technology. Jim butcher has a great new fantasy steam punk series out called the cinder spires. Oh, and the book does tell a complete story, so you arent left on a cliffhanger even though you know there is more of the story comingthats one of my pet peeves. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. If this holds true for cinder spires, the following books must be extraordinary because the aeronauts windlass was a most entertaining read from start to finish. With the aeronauts windlass, the opening salvo in the cinder spires series, butcher introduces us to gwendolyn lancaster, a trainee in the spirearch guard who also happens to come from a noble house of some high standing in spire albion.
The aeronaut s windlass, for me, falls more into the dresden files category. He lives mostly inside his own head so that he can write down the conversation of his imaginary friends, but his head can generally be found in independence, missouri. The aeronauts windlass is the first book in jims upcoming steampunk series, the cinder spires. The aeronaut s windlass takes place on a world in which humans live in spires, huge cylindrical arcologies 10,000 feet tall. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Since time immemorial, the spires have sheltered humanity. You can read sample chapters on butchers official site. Am i alone in thinking that if this book is as good as jims other series that it will be great. Steampunk airships light the sky on fire the advocate.
The aeronauts windlass has a certain flavor that is equal part ya fiction, horatio hornblower and a touch of the codex alera. It looks like there are four distinct groups to understand but youll need to read the book to see what i mean no spoilers. The aeronauts windlass moves with measured and flawless precision, and. Jim butchers new novel the aeronauts windlass is one of his. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the aeronauts windlass. Jim butcher fan s will love this new series by the talented author. If this holds true for cinder spires, the following books must be extraordinary because the aeronaut s windlass was a most entertaining read from start to finish. This is the place for everything related to the cinder spires book series by jim butcher. Grimm is not happy to explain that the ship had been the predator affectionate nickname. The aeronauts windlass ebook written by jim butcher. The aeronauts windlass and millions of other books are.
The aeronaut s windlass is the first novel of the cinder spires series written by jim butcher. Its steampunk meets magic with a dose of scifi for seasoning. The characters are off on a diplomatic mission to shelve the olympian affair. Grimm of the merchant ship predator is dragged into a battle between warring aristocratic houses. Some things are recognizable to any fan of his work. The aeronauts windlass is the first book in a new series the cinder spires, and its a remarkable feat of worldbuilding. The aeronauts windlass moves with measured and flawless precision, and while there are some obvious similarities to some of his previous works, these similarities are only in the structure of the story being told. Oct 17, 2015 the aeronauts windlass is the first in the cinder spires trilogy, with two more trilogies planned, so theres plenty more to come. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances, and building fleets of airships to keep the peace. So when i picked up the aeronauts windlash, the first book in his new cinder spires series, i wondered if that frenetic speed would carry over. The aeronauts windlass and millions of other books are available for instant access. Spire albion is the central setting, and is governed by constitutional monarchy. The book has its flaws and i will come to them, but what eclipses. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher elitist book. It is surrounded by three state ringsfringe, boundary and limitsand run by the authority, president atlas gold, the tyrannical leader of the golden city. His dresden files combines a classic gumshoedetective tone with. Flying ships and a mistcovered world, and mystery and intrigue abound. The aeronauts windlass book bellingham public library. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cinder spires. The aeronauts windlass book 1 of the cinder spires by jim.
The aeronauts windlass navy general library program. Oct 26, 2015 in the first book set in the world of the cinder spires, butcher introduces us to an aristocratic society built around scientific advancement and living in towers high above a mistshrouded world. The cinder spires, book one butcher writes mayhem wonderfully. Mar 05, 2017 the aeronauts windlass, the fun first novel in butchers new cinder spires series, is yet another mashup. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher the critiquing chemist. And because my editor told me there were talking cats in this book. The aeronauts windlass takes place on a world in which humans live in spires, huge cylindrical arcologies 10,000 feet tall and two miles across. Updated december 31, 2015 books books books books books books books books books books books books books books books books books books books books. The aeronauts windlass audiobook jim butcher audible. Im pleased the subtle humour has been kept from the dresden books. S forester s horatio hornblower set in a steampunk world where steel rots and electricity doesnt seem to exist but the ability to use a quasimagical substanceforce called aether allows for interesting takes on familiar technology. The aeronauts windlass ebook deschutes public library.
The focus switching is a writerly trait i think we see too much of in books personally, although it didnt bother me too much this time. The aeronauts windlass ebook gwinnett county public. Mar 02, 2016 the aeronauts windland is a great start to another great fantasy series. The aeronauts windlass, the fun first novel in butchers new cinder spires series, is yet another mashup. Aside from the great characters and detailed setup, the pacing of this book just grabs you and doesnt let go, racing from one situation to the next. It has a fair amount of dense worldbuilding, but since it s integrated organically into the story i. Unfortunately, i finished reading it, and it is the start of a series, and when one finishes the first book in a new series a mere ten days after it is published it stands to reason one must then wait however impatiently for the next book. The worldbuilding is really good, and shown rather than toldtheres still a lot we dont know about this world by the end of the book. Within their halls, the ruling aristocratic houses develop scientific marvels. Along with her cousin, benedict sorellinlancaster, gwendolyn aims to complete her required one year of. The aeronaut s windlass kindle edition by butcher, jim. The book is set in a world in which mankind lives in huge, multistoried towers which are miles high and about two miles in diameter that function as independent countries. Ive been waiting to read it, putting it off hoping the next one would come out, but i thought this year i would make an effort to read all of the hugo nominees before the awards ceremony, which is next month. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cinder spires.
The cinder spires, book one kindle edition by butcher, jim. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the aeronauts windlass. The aeronaut s windlass, the fun first novel in butcher s new cinder spires series, is yet another mashup. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. And her latest target, a heavily guarded warehouse on tevannes docks, is nothing her unique abilities cant handle. S foresters horatio hornblower set in a steampunk world where steel rots and electricity doesnt seem to exist but the ability to use a quasimagical substanceforce called aether allows for interesting takes on familiar technology. The environment is complex and the characters only start to develop in the last half of the book. The bomp and brilliance of the brill building by ken emerson 12. Information on the olympian affairsequel to the aeronauts.
This new cinder spires series has no relation to either of jim. The cinder spires, book one ebook written by jim butcher. Anyone whos read jim butchers books knows he loves his mashups. When grimm meets with captain ransom, she mentions she made a huge find about a month ago when a merchant ships cortezclass warship escort left them to chase after some stupid pirates who tried taking them on.
The aeronauts windlass really is a thoroughly entertaining story written by an author who knows what hes doing. Jim is the author of the dresden files, the codex alera novels, and the cinder spires series, which began with the aeronauts windlass. The cinder spires, book one 1st by butcher, jim isbn. In a world torn apart by war, one nation remains standing cinder city. The aeronaut s windlass mixes steampunk technologies, magical wars and intelligent cats.
The first few chapterswhile not dullfocus on establishing the main. Books similar to the aeronauts windlass the cinder. Technology based around vatgrown crystals allows them to create airships, which can sail the skies while functioning in most respects like a golden age of. The aeronauts windlass book pima county public library. Sep 29, 2015 the aeronaut s windlass by jim butcher, 9780356504681, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
I really liked the world of spires and aeronauts presented, so steampunk. Information on the olympian affairsequel to the aeronauts windlass. Mar 21, 2016 jim butcher has a great new fantasy steam punk series out called the cinder spires. Once i actually picked up this fast paced novel, i honestly couldnt put down this adventure filled tale involving flying ships, powerful crystals, and did i mention feisty, talking cats.
Deborah chester, national bestselling author of the king betrayed. The aeronauts windlass has a certain flavor that is equal part ya fiction, horatio hornblower and a. The cinder spires is set in a world of black spires tha. The aeronauts windlass book the indianapolis public. A butcher book has a recognizable skeleton underlying its construction. The cinder spires contains examples of actually, i am him. Listen to the aeronauts windlass audiobook by jim butcher, narrated by euan morton. The aeronauts windlass book 1 of the cinder spires by. The aeronauts windlass is the first novel of the cinder spires series written by jim butcher. S foresters horatio hornblower set in a steampunk world where steel rots and electricity doesnt seem to exist but the ability to use a quasimagical substanceforce called.