The Infernal Aether
by Peter Oxley
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Pub Date Mar 02 2023 | Archive Date May 01 2023
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Description
The Aether always held the universe together… but in the nineteenth century, it just might tear it apart.
London, 1865. A world being torn apart by supernatural terrors.
A drunken adventurer who just wants a quiet life.
A genius whose inventions tend to make bad situations worse.
A terrifying underworld of demons, spirits, golems and clockwork men.
When an exiled demon uses the power of the Aether to create Hell on Earth, Augustus Potts and his friends must face their darkest fears to save everything—and everyone—they hold dear.
Can Augustus stay sober long enough to foil the demon’s plans?
Will Victorian London ever be the same again?
And what, exactly, is the Aether?
Dickens’ London has never seemed so terrifying. The Infernal Aether is the first book in a gothic fantasy series which has been described as “fantasy at its best”, “epic” and“no-holds-barred”. If you like page turners with unpredictable twists and chills then you’ll love Peter Oxley’s The Infernal Aether.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781912946341 |
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Featured Reviews
Words, Images, & Worlds (, Reviewer
Peter Oxley crafts a historical and mysterious story — an enjoyable journey. Perfect for readers who enjoy gothic, supernatural fiction. The book is a promising lead to a full series.
Montzalee W, Reviewer
The Infernal Aether
By Peter Oxley
This was such a joy to read! It had all the elements I find great in a novel. There's creatures, demons, snarky characters ( the ones you least expect), time period of London in about 1860s (I think), one brother a genius inventor, the other has a sword that has magic, plenty of humor, unpredictable situations, great dialogue, and fun plot. My favorite character was the maid, ex-prostitute! Hilarious! She really was braver than the men!
I giggled a lot reading this book! Can't wait to read the rest in the series.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this terrific book
Kelly Y, Reviewer
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Infernal Aether by Peter Oxley! Not only does it stay true to the Victorian era in which it is set, but it stands history on its head with the addition of a cunning and thoroughly disturbing invasion of London and the surrounding area by demons and all other creatures from hell itself.
The book's appeal goes far beyond the setting and plotline, however. It's the characters that make this such a fascinating read. From the seemingly ne'er-do-well lead character Augustus, who has a heart of gold and the worst luck in the world, to his elder brother Maxwell, a genius inventor whose best laid plans continually make things worse, to N'yotsu, a mysterious, sometimes magical warrior whose fight the brothers join. Yet my favourite character is that of the irrepressible, courageous Kate, a prostitute rescued by the trio of men, who in turns rescues them time and time again. The four of them together prove that teamwork is the way for them to survive, with each of them proving to be a vital cog at different times throughout the novel.
The Infernal Aether is a book difficult to put down, with its steampunk machinery pitted against demonic evil, and I look forward to reading more!
I happily received an ARC copy of #TheInfernalAether from #NetGalley .
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