Contrary to popular opinion, we are not shut down like the government, although a vacation does sound nice.
No! Instead, we have books! Many books! Books to be given to deserving readers! We begin with…
The Osiris Curse: A Tweed & Nightingale Adventure
by Paul Crilley
Earlier this year, we reviewed and gave away The Lazarus Machine, the first book in Paul Crilley's Tweed and Nightingale series. Olivia Nightingale and Sebastian Tweed are back for another adventure in a steampunk Victorian era which begins in London, moves to Cairo, and then goes in directions heretofore unimagined. Dirigibles, international intrigue, conspiracies and some good old-fashioned Sherlockian detective work pack the pages, and it’s a rollicking good read.
We have one beautiful hardbound copy of The Osiris Curse to give away, and we'll most likely give away an advance reader copy paperback as well! To enter the drawing for the giveaway, post a comment below and tell us what you would do if you found yourself with a ticket to journey via dirigible to Victorian-era Egypt. Would you explore the pyramids? Wander the bazaars? Stay on the dirigible and sketch the surroundings? Post a comment before the deadline of Friday, October 18th (yes, that’s this Friday, we are operating on a speedy schedule here) and see what happens next. Best of luck to all!
More information on The Osiris Curse can be found via its page on Pyr’s website, and more information on author Paul Crilley can be found via his Twitter presence.
First off, a visit to the Valley of the Kings. (It is on my bucket list regardless of the era or reality.) After that, I MUST visit the Library of Alexandria, even if I have to discover it myself first. Along the way, I will keep an eye out for any stargates, lost arks and golden bridges to Heliopolis, all while avoiding mummies (I hate mummies).
Posted by: Alden Ash | October 14, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Argh! Every single time I spend more than one week without checking your site, this happens to me! And to add insult to self-inflicted injury, I loved the first book of the series!
(Bangs his head in desperation against the walls).
So, this is late, but in my opinion, what's not to visit in Egypt? Alexandria, Cairo, the pyramids and the Sphinx, the Karnak and Luxor temples... And the Abu Simbel temple in its original location! Nice to have an airship to take one from one place to another.
But don't count me in, since I am not following the rules...
Posted by: Soundofthunder | October 21, 2013 at 06:12 AM
Well, as luck would have it, there are two entries in the giveaway, and two copies of the book! Alden Ash will get the hardcover, and the paperback advance will go to soundofthunder. Thanks!
Posted by: Steampunk Librarian | October 21, 2013 at 06:56 PM
Wow, thanks! You two are the best, Jinnet (but don't tell Sir Reginald I said so).
Posted by: Soundofthunder | October 22, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Oops, sorry, I forgot: I still have the same address. Please let me know if you don't have it.
And thanks again. You're truly the best!
Posted by: Soundofthunder | October 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM