The detailed descriptions of the airships and the fighting made me feel like I was right there in the thick of it this is the kind of story I can’t put down until I’ve reached the end. He’s determined to show them he’s a true officer and gentleman. Pirates attack the Bromhead, the heavily loaded zeppelin trader he’s serving on and 2nd Lieutenant Romulus Buckle must show the crew he has the leadership skills and courage to lead his men into battle. The detailed descriptions of the airships an A tale of Romulus Buckle before he was the Captain of the Pneumatic Zeppelin, this short story contained rip roaring action from start to finish, as Romulus gets his first taste of battle. "But for the crew to believe in him, for the crew to consider him a true officer and gentleman, he had to pass the trials of fire and sword."Ī tale of Romulus Buckle before he was the Captain of the Pneumatic Zeppelin, this short story contained rip roaring action from start to finish, as Romulus gets his first taste of battle. Anyone interested in the main series, Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin, may want to give this a try to get a feel for the writing and a glimpse into this world. He managed to pack a variety of emotions into this shorty. Preston's writing style, which I rather enjoy. This also gives you a decent look into Mr. But it does capture a young Romulus Buckle's personality that reflects upon him in the main series. Action packed and exciting, the novella is short at only 26 pages. Anyone interested in the main series, Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin, may want to A brief view into Romulus Buckle's first combat action as a lieutenant on the zeppelin Bromhead. especially if you’re a sucker for zeppelins like me.moreĪ brief view into Romulus Buckle's first combat action as a lieutenant on the zeppelin Bromhead.
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So while I’m waiting on book three of the Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin, this one really hit the spot, and I’d encourage everyone out there to pick up this series and test it out. Nope, I’m not a steampunk aficionado, but any zeppelin story penned by Mr. And as the swashbuckling tale continues to escalate, it really is difficult to slow down until you eventually reach the last page. Preston’s Pneumatic Zeppelin stories, the descriptions of the airships, the swashbuckling fighting, and general steampunk details are amazing, making you feel like you are standing right beside Romulus as he wields his sword and fires his black bang powder gun in the Snow World. This is our young heroes first taste of true combat aboard a zeppelin, and he is filled with anxiety, adrenaline, and determination to show the crew that he has both the courage and leadership skills to live up to his position as 2nd lieutenant.Īs is always the case with Mr. Romulus, of course, is caught in the thick of the confusion, trying to keep the zeppelin floating and then hurrying off to confront the pirates who begin to board her. Pirates having sprung a surprise attack on the heavily loaded trading airship, nearly destroying the officers with a huge barrage on the lighter-than-air craft. Nope, it isn’t the Pneumatic Zeppelin, but the trading zeppelin Bromhead, where Romulus finally understands the true cost of being an airman. Romulus, of course, is cau Originally reviewed at Bookwraiths.Ī swashbuckling steampunk short centering on Romulus Buckle’s early years abroad a zeppelin. A swashbuckling steampunk short centering on Romulus Buckle’s early years abroad a zeppelin.
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