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The Alchemist's Perfect Instrument (City Steam #1)
by
A.L. Davroe (Goodreads Author)
As the citizens in the Windward Empire’s capital city of Dormorn sleep, an Alchemist prowls the streets in search of the newest victim for his “Perfect Instrument.”
This is a story meant for older readers. While reading this story, keep in mind that things aren't always what they seem.
This story is a "vignette" in a serialized collection.
This is a story meant for older readers. While reading this story, keep in mind that things aren't always what they seem.
This story is a "vignette" in a serialized collection.
Kindle Edition, 13 pages
Published
September 15th 2011
by KDP Publishing
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This was one of the best short stories that I have read in a long time. Not only is A.L. Davroe a talented writer and world builder (while this was just a short story it left me hungry for more about Dormorn), but she's a fantastic psychological story teller. The Alchemist stuck with me as a troubling character, yet something about the way he is written to mirror the darker, clinical side of humanity makes him compelling. This story doesn't just tell a tale, but it really makes you THINK. It's n...more
I gave this short story 4/5 stars because it is beautifully written. I love the language A.L. Davroe used to create a Steampunk world in only 6k words (which is quite the accomplishment). This story makes me want to learn more about the city of Dormorn, as well as the people and automatons that inhabit it.
However, this story is not for younger readers or those who are squeamish. The publisher awarded it 3/5 flames, which according to their site means “Stories will have sensual, yet more explicit...more
However, this story is not for younger readers or those who are squeamish. The publisher awarded it 3/5 flames, which according to their site means “Stories will have sensual, yet more explicit...more
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I write both YA and adult speculative fiction. I prefer revisionist tales in paranormal, romance, Steampunk, and fantasy. I'm represented by Louise Fury of the L. Perkins Literary Agency. My YA Paranormal Romance novel, Scar-Crossed,and my YA Cyberpunk novel, Nexis, are currently on submission with publishing houses. I have short stories published through both small press and self-publishing.
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