Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel
Steampunk is a fascinating genre, and Ballantine and Morris have captured it perfectly. I think this series could serve as a great introduction to the genre, in fact, since you really don't have to have much of an understanding of steampunk to enjoy the book. There also seems to be an element or two of the pulp genre, though much of that is actually turned on it's head.-Pew ReviewsIf James Bond wore a corset and drank Earl Grey it might be something like the adventures in Phoenix Rising...The two agents make light-hearted banter whilst chasing down evil villains and mad scientists and getting in and out of scrapes in immaculate period style. It's anachronistic and absurd, but Phoenix Rising has a sweet ending and getting to it is gleeful fun.-Warp Core Sci FiThis was a great start to a great series.&#xA0; Steampunk-when written right-can be a grand adventure into the past that tells a whole new story of the ingenuity of the human mind.&#xA0; Thebanter between Eliza and Wellington, or &quot;Welly&quot; as she calls him, had me chuckling in more than one spot.--RomFan ReviewsI enjoyed this book more than I think I can express in a single review. The moment I finished it I wanted the next one in the series. The steampunk world is incredible, all the way from awesome weaponry to colorful clothing. Eliza's sassy attitude kept me upbeat throughout the entire book, even when I was scared for the characters' lives.-All About RomanceThis book combines aspects of the &quot;The Odd Couple&quot;, the first three Indiana Jones movies, any good detective novel and the TV show, Cold Case...People love Steampunk and I think in Ballantine and Morris we have authors that can carry the torch. If you haven't purchased this book or downloaded it you are missing out.-Geek Life