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The Clockwork Chronicles #3
The Paragon Prison
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The Paragon Engine, a machine that can unlock portals to any dimension throughout the universe, is the most powerful and dangerous invention in Templar history-and the Grey Griffins have just been pulled through it. After they are transported through the engine, Max, Ernie, Natalia, and Harley have no idea what to expect. There could be vicious monsters or terrifying creatures lurking around every corner. But soon, they discover that this new world looks just like theirs. Except there is one big difference: everything that went wrong in their world never happened and the Templar rule society. Is this world truly perfect? Or should the Griffins risk their lives to find a way back home? Things get even more complicated when they learn that their arch enemy, Otto Von Strife, is also in this world-and he has the power to destroy everything.
In this final book of the Clockwork Chronicles trilogy, the Grey Griffins face questions about destiny, personal choice, and what courage really means-all while finding a way to destroy Von Strife, his evil half-fairies, and his legion of killer clockworks.
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The Paragon Engine, a machine that can unlock portals to any dimension throughout the universe, is the most powerful and dangerous invention in Templar history-and the Grey Griffins have just been pulled through it. After they are transported through the engine, Max, Ernie, Natalia, and Harley have no idea what to expect. There could be vicious monsters or terrifying creatures lurking around every corner. But soon, they discover that this new world looks just like theirs. Except there is one big difference: everything that went wrong in their world never happened and the Templar rule society. Is this world truly perfect? Or should the Griffins risk their lives to find a way back home? Things get even more complicated when they learn that their arch enemy, Otto Von Strife, is also in this world-and he has the power to destroy everything.
In this final book of the Clockwork Chronicles trilogy, the Grey Griffins face questions about destiny, personal choice, and what courage really means-all while finding a way to destroy Von Strife, his evil half-fairies, and his legion of killer clockworks.
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368 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Derek Benz
21 books111 followersBorn in the wrong place, and unquestionably the wrong time, Derek Benz spent most of his early years trying to figure out where he was and why he was different than everyone else. By the age of five, he had stumbled upon the answer: the rest of humanity was really nothing more than an elaborate hoax of cleverly disguised robots, and he was the only real human among them. Having overcome that mystery, he set out with other young members of the Grey Griffins (a super-secret club) to protect the world from darkness and bring about a better world through friendship, wit, and superbly-made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
He's climbed volcanoes in the Ring of Fire, fished for sharks in the North Atlantic, scandalized the Cathedral of Barcelona, been mauled by an angry kitten off the coast of Turkey, narrowly avoided being blown up outside Belfast, learned the meaning of defenestration in France, and even jumped off a few cliffs in Greece. His interests spanned a wide spectrum: archaeology, linguistics, mythology, cosmology, conspiracy theory, religion and a host of others. At the same time, he managed to catapult himself to the top of his game in a Fortune 100 company doing what some idly speculated to be nothing less than international computer espionage.
But there was always the desire to change the world around him. And since the age of fifteen, he had become obsessed with writing as a means to this end. Year after year, he labored to prefect his craft, until he felt the time was right. In 2000, he teamed up with J.S. Lewis and with an eye to the stars, they launched The Revenge of the Shadow King.
Benz met and married his lovely wife and son in sunny Arizona, where they enjoy researching ancient civilizations and studying theology.
He's climbed volcanoes in the Ring of Fire, fished for sharks in the North Atlantic, scandalized the Cathedral of Barcelona, been mauled by an angry kitten off the coast of Turkey, narrowly avoided being blown up outside Belfast, learned the meaning of defenestration in France, and even jumped off a few cliffs in Greece. His interests spanned a wide spectrum: archaeology, linguistics, mythology, cosmology, conspiracy theory, religion and a host of others. At the same time, he managed to catapult himself to the top of his game in a Fortune 100 company doing what some idly speculated to be nothing less than international computer espionage.
But there was always the desire to change the world around him. And since the age of fifteen, he had become obsessed with writing as a means to this end. Year after year, he labored to prefect his craft, until he felt the time was right. In 2000, he teamed up with J.S. Lewis and with an eye to the stars, they launched The Revenge of the Shadow King.
Benz met and married his lovely wife and son in sunny Arizona, where they enjoy researching ancient civilizations and studying theology.
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April 8, 2015
The Paragon Engine
Max and his friends known as the Grey Griffins have all a sudden went through the Paragon Engine which is one of the most dangerous inventions in known in Templar history, and it lets you travel through different dimensions.The Grey Griffins do not know what to expect, there could be vicious monsters or terrifying creatures lurking around, but they soon discover that this world is just like theirs it's just two differences, all the bad and horrifying events that happened never existed and the Templar ruled society. Should The Grey Griffins stay in this perfect world or should they risk their lives to get back home, things get even more complicated when they find out that their arch nemesis Von Strife is in this world and has the power to destroy it.
One writing style that was really good what the author used was show not tell. With out it you could not feel the surprises after all the mystery. “Max woke up to the sound of a car engine rumbling life, he rolled off bale hay, nearly kicked Ernie in the head, and sprang to look out. It was grama Caliburn”(12). This book was a lot better then the book before, “The Relic Hunters” because it had a lot more mystery which kept me wondering and wanting to read more. One of the main Themes of the book was don’t make decisions just for yourself and think about others. For example Von Strife was risking to destroy the world to save his daughter and he did not think about others who have families and he was putting them in danger. Overall I really enjoyed reading this book. I recommend this book for people who like adventure, action, and mystery.
Max and his friends known as the Grey Griffins have all a sudden went through the Paragon Engine which is one of the most dangerous inventions in known in Templar history, and it lets you travel through different dimensions.The Grey Griffins do not know what to expect, there could be vicious monsters or terrifying creatures lurking around, but they soon discover that this world is just like theirs it's just two differences, all the bad and horrifying events that happened never existed and the Templar ruled society. Should The Grey Griffins stay in this perfect world or should they risk their lives to get back home, things get even more complicated when they find out that their arch nemesis Von Strife is in this world and has the power to destroy it.
One writing style that was really good what the author used was show not tell. With out it you could not feel the surprises after all the mystery. “Max woke up to the sound of a car engine rumbling life, he rolled off bale hay, nearly kicked Ernie in the head, and sprang to look out. It was grama Caliburn”(12). This book was a lot better then the book before, “The Relic Hunters” because it had a lot more mystery which kept me wondering and wanting to read more. One of the main Themes of the book was don’t make decisions just for yourself and think about others. For example Von Strife was risking to destroy the world to save his daughter and he did not think about others who have families and he was putting them in danger. Overall I really enjoyed reading this book. I recommend this book for people who like adventure, action, and mystery.
August 27, 2016
slightly disappointed with this one. after all magic that happen in the volume 2. the conclusion is...not what i'm expecting.
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Seperti sebelumnya, buku ini mengalami perubahan dalam penulisannya, seperti buku pertama yang berkendala dengan pemilihan kata yang sedikit sulit dicerna...hahaha.... buku ini pada akhir bagian mengalami hal yang sama. cerita penutupnya juga tidak terlalu bisa diingat di otak itu sebabnya saya hanya bisa memberikan 3 bintang untuk keseluruhan cerita.
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Seperti sebelumnya, buku ini mengalami perubahan dalam penulisannya, seperti buku pertama yang berkendala dengan pemilihan kata yang sedikit sulit dicerna...hahaha.... buku ini pada akhir bagian mengalami hal yang sama. cerita penutupnya juga tidak terlalu bisa diingat di otak itu sebabnya saya hanya bisa memberikan 3 bintang untuk keseluruhan cerita.
February 1, 2016
I loved this book! I'm honestly surprized there were so many that were dissapointed with it. I loved how characters from the first trilogy were implimented in this one. I very much enjoyed how each of the new and old characters were "unmasked" for who they really were, good, bad, or in between. I was especially excited that one character in particular was brought back:)
October 18, 2012
Excellent, but boring at some parts. at the end of book two, the grey griffins get sucked into the paragon engine. when they arrive in the other world, they find that it is the same as their world, except for a couple of mammoth changes. They also find out that the grey griffins from that world have seemingly disappeared.
June 20, 2014
A good ending to the Clockwork Chronicles trilogy. It had good plot twists and world building. Although I felt the characters were pretty flat, not developed well. Also in some moments their actions and feelings were not really believable. But it was enjoyable and fast paced. It had a satisfying ending. Overall a good book.
December 21, 2014
This was a strong finish to the second trilogy, and possibly the best of all the Grey Griffins books. Not perfect, but quite good. Imaginative literary world, and compelling characters with well-developed personality. Would like to think there might be a third trilogy, but no signs of one at this point. In any case, this book rendered a satisfying, even if somewhat abrupt, conclusion.
June 26, 2012
I enjoyed the first two in this series a little more than this one. It feels like this was the end of the series, which would be fine with me. I think lots of middle grade fantasy readers would like this series.
October 28, 2015
i wish ther was more to the ending.i wonder will there be a third series?
February 2, 2013
Was a little disappointed I wish this book was more mature.
August 8, 2013
I didn't want it to end!
November 13, 2013
I thought this book wrapped up the series nicely, and I am completely content with the ending.
November 20, 2014
I'm glad it's the last book because it felt like a lot of filler. Overall the story is okay but it didn't seem to need 3 books for the series.
October 27, 2013
Woohoo what a great corny ending. But still pretty awesome ending :)
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