by J M Bannon
Water trickled onto the metal sheeting, followed by the iridescent shimmer and finally resolution as the two doors connected between Big Ben and the Royal Observatory seven miles away.
"You ready?" asked Alfie.
"I am," said Rose. She thought they were making a big deal out of this and that got her slightly nervous. She shook Alfie's mechanical hand then stepped through the gate.
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Author’s Notes
Book two, or by some accounts book three, if you count Dolly, not as a prequel but part of the series, is in your hands. I hope you had as much fun reading this as I have had developing the story.
Dying to know about Violet and Jacob?
So I am and the plan was to include that story within this book, but you can see the book was already 80,000 words and they would need at least another 40,000 to do them justice. So I sat the two of them down and explained that as wonderful as their story is it was going to have to wait. Jacob told me that he didn’t want to be in the spotlight and his mates were far more worthy of print. He was right and I know plan to share the stories of the Jacob and Violet along with three other couples. In a mix of romance and naval intrigue set in the Victorian Empire.
Now don’t fret if your concern is that your one book away from the end of the series. This series connects to the Aether War Saga a series that features many of the same characters plus more. More characters, and books.
A note about the new First Mate on The Peregrine, Amelia Macbeth. A special shout out to for coming up with a great synopsis for someone that could fit into the crew. I had a bunch of awesome entries and the choice was tough but I had to pick one. I may be reaching out to a few of you other entrants to fill other positions on the airship in the future. It’s a big ship and when you go as fast and far as Captain Falk you tend to have a pretty high crew turnover.
Amelia was submitted by Carol Kubesh in my contest to have your steampunk alter ego get a job as the First MAte on the Peregrine. Carol lives Ventura CA and works in the Legal field. She is an artist, a fellow writer, and part-time fencer. Just like Amelia, she is an Egyptologist and I thank her for her contribution to the contest to get here alter ego a job on the Peregrine.
Phineas Slade IV is the creation of Kevin Oliver a Steam and DieselPunker from the Motor City. Phineas when we did a background check Mr. Slade had a better fit as the Master of Mixology in the Club Lounge. Plan on seeing more of them and future reader inspired characters in the next book.
If you're looking for clues to the launch of the Mechanists -It is in the works. I don’t have a firm date yet but soon as I do the I will let you know in the newsletter and in the Facebook group.
Best,
JMB
Helpful Maps
Here are links to vintage maps to help with the setting. While I would love to provide the exact locations and mark up these maps most these archives have strict copyrights pertaining to commercial use and even when requesting commercial use I could not even get a reply email. I give you close approximation and some general direction to give you the gist of the where of the who, where and when of this tale.
Here are links to maps to help with the setting. While I would love to provide the exact locations and mark up these maps many of these archives have strict copyrights pertaining to commercial use. To help I have give you close proximation.
London This great map gives you a feel for the whole city
Rose’s New Home No. 4 BlandFord Square Regents Park, St Johns Wood, & Paddington
Denver City
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Also by J M Bannon
While each book stands on its own there is a very large mind map that lays out plot, sub-plot, and multiple arcs that make up the world around Rose Caldwell. Expect more characters, intrigue and tightly wound stories that link, clash and collide. In its current state what started with Dolly Williamson asking Rose to join the Metropolitan Police Service will span at least another eight books.
The Untold Tales of Dolly Williamson: The prequel to the Guild Chronicles.
The Guild Chronicles
A three book series following Rose Caldwell, “The White Witch of London”, as she finds her purpose and takes a leadership role in a loose band of eclectic characters known as the Libertines.
Book 1: The Alchemists
Book 2: The Necronists
Book 3: The Mechanists 2018
The Aether War Saga Begins 2018
The Planes Drifter
Parasite of the Soul
Enochian Verses
Summoner
Savage Planes
About the Author
JM Bannon is the author of the Guild Chronicles. When not writing, the time is spent reading or walking the grounds of the sanitarium, where on a clear day you can see all the way to Prague Castle.
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