Synopses & Reviews
Imagine if someone had written the novel of
The Wall,
Tommy, or
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band when those classic albums were released. For fans of the multi-platinum band Rush,
Clockwork Angels: The Novel is that project. Internationally bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson teams up with Rush lyricist and drummer Neil Peart to expand the story set out in
Clockwork Angels, the twentieth studio album by the legendary rock band.
In a young man's quest to follow his dreams, he is caught between the grandiose forces of order and chaos. He travels through a lavish and colourful world of steampunk and alchemy, with lost cities, pirates, anarchists, exotic carnivals, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life.
For more than two centuries, the land of Albion has been ruled by the supposedly benevolent Watchmaker, who imposes precision on every aspect of life. Young Owen Hardy from the village of Barrel Arbor dreams of seeing the big city and the breathtaking Clockwork Angels that dispense wisdom to the people, maybe even catching a glimpse of the Watchmaker himself.
He watched the steamliners drift by, powered by alchemical energy, as they head towards the Crown City never dreaming that he is already caught between the grandiose forces of order and chaos, between the Watchmaker and his nemesis, the Anarchist. Owens journeys begin at a fabulous carnival with clockwork wonders beyond his imagination, and take him aboard airships, far into the Redrock Desert to seek lost cities, through storms at sea to encounters with pirates... and give him a chance at love.
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"A stunning steampunk adventure." Sci Fi magazine
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"A very entertaining, elegantly written story." BooklistOnline
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"Nostalgic, weird and wonderful." The Globe and Mail
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"A thoroughly entertaining read....The physical book is beautiful, inviting, and the perfect vessel for the story it contains." PopMatters
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"A mesmerizing spectacle of science fiction literature." cbgxtra.com
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"Dazzling locales, memorable characters and high adventure that will make you think long after you're done. What more can you ask from a book?" SciFiPulse
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"A grand adventure tale woven with threads of various themes enough to keep it fresh, exciting and engaging." BookReporter
Synopsis
The New York Times bestselling title, now in paperback
For more than two centuries, the land of Albion has been ruled by the supposedly benevolent Watchmaker, who imposes precision on every aspect of life. Young Owen Hardy from the village of Barrel Arbor dreams of seeing the big city and the breathtaking Clockwork Angels that dispense wisdom to the people, maybe even catching a glimpse of the Watchmaker himself.
He watches the steamliners drift by, powered by alchemical energy, as they head towards Crown City -- never dreaming that he is already caught between the grandiose forces of order and chaos, between the Watchmaker and his nemesis, the Anarchist. Owen's journeys begin at a fabulous carnival with clockwork wonders beyond his imagination and take him aboard airships, far into the Redrock Desert to seek lost cities, through storms at sea to encounters with pirates ... and give him a chance at love.
About the Author
Kevin J. Anderson is the bestselling science fiction author of over 100 novels. He has written spin-off novels for
Star Wars, DC Comics,
StarCraft, and
The X-Files and, with Brian Herbert, is the co-author of twelve novels in the Dune universe. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series;
Terra Incognita;
Resurrection, Inc.;
Hopscotch; and many others. He lives in Colorado.
Neil Peart is the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush and the author of Ghost Rider, The Masked Rider, Traveling Music, Roadshow, and Far and Away.