Echoes of the Imperium

Tales of the Iron Rose, Book 1

by Nicholas Atwater & Olivia Atwater

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Book 1 of Tales of the Iron Rose

Pub Date 29 Oct 2024 | Archive Date Not set

Starwatch Press

General Fiction (Adult) | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

Nicholas and Olivia Atwater combine ghosts, goblins, and dreadful faeries in a “swashbuckling steampunk adventure that delivers” (Caitlin Rozakis). Pick up Echoes of the Imperium and dive into a daring, madcap adventure that dashes from start to finish.

A fallen empire. A goblin airship captain. One big, blasphemous problem.

Captain William Blair has taken shady jobs before—what goblin hasn’t? But this shady job has pirates off the port bow and legendary aethermancers knocking at his cabin door. Unfortunately, Wil has sworn an Oath to escort his newest dubious passenger wherever she wants to go… and a goblin must be worth his word.

The ragtag crew of the Iron Rose once survived the fall of an empire—but none of them are interested in revisiting the experience. As the dregs of the Imperium rise again to claw at their heels, Wil and his crew must face the literal ghosts of their past… or else history may well repeat itself.

Advance Praise

"Swashbuckling steampunk adventure with a healthy dose of self-awareness, Echoes of the Imperium keeps sight of the social and ecological impacts of a steam-driven empire while delivering what we're here for--airship dogfighting, aether-driven explosions, goggles that do something, and tragically shattered tea sets. And found family. And goblins."
—Caitlin Rozakis, NYT-bestselling author of Dreadful

“Whether you're here for madcap airship battles and swashbuckling steampunk knights, or the hard and beautiful truths about redemption and second chances, this is a rollicking adventure that satisfies on every level!”
—Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer

"A subversive, heartfelt and heart-soaring adventure of found family, redemption in the wake of war, broken tea sets and one singularly wonderful goblin captain. This is unmissable swashbuckling fantasy."
—Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

"My favourite kind of adventure--smart, swashbuckling, wildly inventive, with lovable characters at its heart and questions of redemption, family, faith, and how to live in a world haunted by past atrocities at its soul. An absolute blast from start to finish."
—H.G. Parry, author of The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door

"The Atwaters deliver a punchy, riotous ride through tumultuous skies, with a cast of gold-hearted rogues. Fans of Firefly and Leverage will want to join this motley crew!"
—Charlotte E. English, author of Wyrde and Wayward and Modern Magick

“Echoes of the Imperium resounds with wit, adventure, and heart, in a story that weaves irresistible roguish charm with powerful themes of regret and redemption. This is a world and a crew you'll never want to leave.”
—Jacquelyn Benson, author of Empire of Shadows