Free-Wrench
By Joseph R. Lallo
- Release Date: 2014-07-16
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
The islands of Caldera are a shining jewel in a rather bleak world. A terrible calamity in the past had blanketed much of the world with a toxic "fug." Those who survived were forced to take to the mountains and the skies in wondrous airships. Life has since been a struggle, with only the most ruthless and crafty able to survive. To spare themselves the same fate, the Calderans erected a battery of guns to fend off the airships of the mainland. They isolated themselves from the madness of the world, choosing instead to focus on the pursuits of art and creativity. Few believe the technologically advanced but socially barbarous outsiders have anything to offer. Amanita Graus, though, is hoping that they do.
Nita's mother has lost her livelihood and perhaps soon her life to a terrible disease. Already the black sheep of the family for embracing engineering rather than art, Nita resolves to leave the safety of her home and do whatever it takes to find a cure. For a price, the bizarre crew of an airship called The Wind Breaker are willing to grant her a meeting with their mysterious benefactors, and thus a chance to procure the one thing with a chance to save her mother.
Free-Wrench follows Nita’s adventures in a steampunk world of airships and lunatics. Helping her in her journey are an eccentric crew of smugglers; the gruff Cap’n Mack, the simple but enthusiastic Lil and Coop, the arrogant marksman Gunner, the surly surgeon Butch, and the irritable mascot Wink. To survive and find what she seeks she’ll need to earn their trust, follow their rules, and meet face to face with the people who pull the strings of their society.
Reviews
Loved the Story
5By Chris@2017This was a well written work of art. I do enjoy a good story with a plausibility to it from a future perspective. It was entertaining and I read it in one day; couldn’t stop myself.Enjoyable characters
4By GavpatNice quick read with engaging characters. Not quite as deep as the Deacon series (at least not the first book). Looking forward to next one for plane reading.Wonderful book!
5By CstictI was engaged from the first page until the last. I could see the characters coming alive in my mind and I really didn’t want to put the book down. There is a book 2 but I feel like this can be read as a stand-alone. There isn’t a cliffhanger ending and everything is resolved at the end. Perfect for anyone, young, old, or in between. Well done, author!Great read
5By jjpeacock96Great read!A Great Read
5By TexasMan39If you want a great read you need to read this!👍Five Star
5By vidnsinakGood.Epic
4By ElkoBergBottom textGreat!
5By JohnnyPsychFrom the imaginative settings to the captivating characters, this book is a great read from beginning to end. You’ll fall in love with the crew and by the time you’re finished, you’ll be wanting to read the rest of the series. Strongly recommended for any age!Good Story but Typos
4By SpritofGoodThe story is pretty good and I am planning to read the rest of the series, but the typos can be confusing at times.Decent story but lots of typos
3By MadkittehI found some typos in the text that made things confusing. At one point the author wrote that Nita said something that was actually said by Lil. How do the editors let that stuff slide? Not going to pay for the series. Unprofessional.