Review: Sequel to Forever Boy, a Clockpunk (Subgenre of Steampunk) Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2014
In Forever Boy, dogs were routinely sacrificed to harvest the mandrake. When the mandrake, a perfect homunculus, was pulled from the ground, the dog died in the process. The Magic Guild had selfishly decreed the harvesting work was more important than dogs' lives.A dog survived the process. He found Wizard Kadmeion and his clockworks designer and assistant Bright. The unusual dog joined the team as Kadmeion's familiar.Now, in Ephraim's Curious Device, the story continues. The unscrupulous Lord Hisalumion holds the wizard's familiar Furgo for an unusual ransom. He wants the wizard and his assistant to locate Ephraim's Curious Device.Talented author Lita Burke continues her wonderful Clockpunk series. She creates spectacular worlds with breathtaking details. The reader feels at home in her world, and can sit back and enjoy the entertaining story.