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. Jim is the author of the dresden files, the codex alera novels, and the cinder spires series, which began with the aeronaut s windlass. Jim butcher has a great new fantasy steam punk series out called the cinder spires. Dec 26, 2016 in all, i would rate the aeronauts windlass a 9 out of 10. I am definitely looking forward to the next installation in the series. Mar 21, 2016 jim butcher has a great new fantasy steam punk series out called the cinder spires. The aeronauts windlass comes out in paperback from roc on july 5thand in celebration, we want to send you a jim butcher starter pack. It is my favorite urban fantasy series, and it is one of the few that will make me rush out and buy the next book as soon as it. Jim is the author of the dresden files, the codex alera novels, and the cinder spires series, which began with the aeronauts windlass. A bunch of representatives of various spires are holding a council there to decide which side theyll be on in the war thats coming. The book follows two main characters and a handful of minor ones.
Information on the olympian affairsequel to the aeronauts windlass. The actual fall would inflict little damage on a vessel of any size, but the sudden reduction of speed on the far end of the dive could be a severe strain upon her timbers. The aeronaut s windlass is undeniably butcher, and a well worth reading, but i think it also showcased some of butcher s weaknesses as a writer. Heres how jim described the book at copperfields books on 10 2 15. It is also a new and interesting spin on the genre that takes all the trappings of steampunkgoggles, copper as the metal of choice, airshipsand has. Ive just finished butcher s new book and was wondering how other readers felt. Mar 02, 2016 the aeronauts windlass is the first of a planned ninebook series of fantasy novels by renowned author jim butcher that has been promoted as steampunk, which is somewhat interesting given the fact that that i dont remember a single reference to steam in the whole book. Its jampacked with airships, crazy sorcerers, privateers, warrior monks, and intelligent cats.
The aeronauts windlass ebook written by jim butcher. Peace talks lands july 14th, followed by battle ground on september 29th. Five lucky winners will each receive a copy of the. The aeronauts windlass is the first book in jims upcoming steampunk series, the cinder spires. The aeronauts windlass book one of the cinder spires series, written by jim butcher. She has a ton of photographs from the cinder spires cosplay at dragoncon. The aeronauts windlass takes place on a world in which humans live in spires, huge cylindrical arcologies 10,000 feet tall. 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. Community content is available under ccby sa unless otherwise noted. The ultimate guide to aeronauts windlass and the cinder spires by.
Hes about to add a third, with the official announcement of the first book in the cinder spires set for september 29, 2015 from roc books. This book certainly made an impression on me with its dazzling world building and fantastic characters though, and i am most definitely on board for the sequel. The aeronauts windlass mixes steampunk technologies, magical wars and intelligent cats. The aeronauts windlass book 1 of the cinder spires by. The aeronaut s windlass is the first novel of the cinder spires series written by jim butcher. Since time immemorial, the spires have sheltered humanity, towering for miles over the mistshrouded surface of the world. Sep 29, 2015 the aeronaut s windlass by jim butcher, 9780356503653, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Jan 11, 2016 some things that stick out to me about butchers writing is his strong, witty dialogue and concise action scenes. The aeronaut s windlass kindle edition by butcher, jim. The aeronauts windlass book 1 of the cinder spires by jim. Jan, 2016 the aeronauts windlass was a great read even if it wasnt perfectbut then, few series openers often are. Aurora and albia are jockeying for position in terms of alliances with the other spires.
For the less fixated amongst you, thats the penned title for book 2 in this. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cinder spires. The aeronauts windlass, for me, falls more into the dresden files category. Mar 03, 2015 for a young guy, jim butcher has an impressive bibliography that already includes two of the most popular fantasy series of the past decade. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances, and building fleets of airships to keep the peace. Sep 29, 2015 the aeronauts windlass is the start of a new one of wider scope and more detail, and reads like more of an adventure than a lot of the stories classed with it in the category of steampunk. Sep 29, 2015 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. It has a fair amount of dense worldbuilding, but since its integrated organically into the story i.
The author of countless bestselling fantasies, jim butcher continues to wow in his imaginative new steampunk series filled with airships, sorcerers, privateers, warrior. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher elitist book. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher overdrive rakuten. Jan 07, 2018 the aeronauts windlass by jim butcher. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The ultimate guide to aeronauts windlass and the cinder spires by jim butcher. The aeronauts windlass is the first novel of the cinder spires series written by jim butcher. The characters are off on a diplomatic mission to shelve the olympian affair. Thanks jb, harry dresden made me a permanent fan and im so. Both are in evidence in the aeronauts windlass, the first in a new series titled the cinder spires, and yet this book exceeded my expectations.
Information on the olympian affairsequel to the aeronauts. The aeronaut s windlass takes place on a world in which humans live in spires, huge cylindrical arcologies 10,000 feet tall. This is the place for everything related to the cinder spires book series by jim butcher. This is the place for everything related to the cinder spires book series by jim. Books similar to the aeronauts windlass the cinder. Rajan khanna is an author, blogger, and narrator who also writes about airships in a world where the ground is dangerous. Grimm stood firm as journeyman cut the power to the lift crystals suspension rig, and predator dropped from the sky like a stone an attack dive was a small vessels maneuver. The aeronauts windlass is available now from penguin books. The aeronaut s windlass mixes steampunk technologies, magical wars and intelligent cats. I was a little worried initially as to whether the book would meet my hopes, but im pleased to say that on the whole i was very, very pleased with this book and not disappointed in the least. Science fiction and fantasy lovers would love all aspects of the book, especially the detailed magic system, the unusual take on cats, as well as a complex history of the world that is so far just hinted at.
I have read the 15 books of the dresden files and am looking forward to more. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher galleywampus. What really delighted me with this book was the world building and character. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher librarything. Fiercely loyal to spire albion, he has taken their side in the cold war with spire aurora, disrupting the enemys shipping lines by attacking their cargo vessels. The aeronauts windlass book king county library system. Oct 07, 2015 the aeronauts windlass is available now from penguin books.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Grimm of the merchant ship predator is dragged into a battle between warring aristocratic houses. The ultimate guide to aeronauts windlass and the cinder spires by jim butcher duration. But when the predator is severely damaged in combat. Click to read more about the aeronaut s windlass by jim butcher. Sep 29, 2015 aeronauts windlass will be followed by the olympian affair. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher the critiquing chemist.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cinder spires. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developin. The book can be purchased at amazon or probably just about anywhere books are sold. Oct, 2015 this is clearly the first book in a series, but, like rob, a series i want to read more of. An ancient evil has reawakened, and the entire world is plunged into a sinister mist, filled with terrible creatures. Gwendolyn lancaster is the heiress to her familys vast fortune and. The characters are off on a diplomatic mission to another spire.