Our Staff Loves…Cruel Numbers
 Cruel Numbers  |  | The Big Sleep. The Maltese Falcon. Key Largo. Film noir classics that have all the hallmarks of the genre. The cynical, hard-bitten private-detective hero; the tough yet vulnerable heroine; the twisting plot that evokes a bygone era when men where men, women were dames, and you didn't pull your punches. Now imagine a noir mystery like these but set in an alternate history 1800s America, with all the elements of steampunk analytical machines, steam-powered gadgets, and sci-fi with a Victorian twist. Put all that together and you have Cruel Numbers, a steampunk noir mystery. In this book the core elements from two genres I adore film noir and steampunk are mixed and balanced within a compelling storyline. The jaded hero with a heart of gold is Donovan Schist, a war vet who makes a living finding missing persons, usually girls who came to the big city looking for fame and fortune and who found trouble instead. This time the girl he's looking for Bridget Cleary isn't just lost in the big city; she's been hidden away. But by who, and why? As Donovan works to untangle the mystery, he encounters characters worthy of both a Raymond Chandler novel and an H.G. Wells story. Don't miss this unique, gripping mystery! —Jenny Bullough, Manager of Digital Content |
Woo Hoo! Go Christopher!
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