Attack of the Automatons

Airship Adventure Chronicles #3

by Lara Nance

When mad scientist Dr. Krakov escapes with his army of automatons, Belle and friends learn he plans to destroy Aereopolis. They race to defeat him, but first they must confront cannibal pygmies, devastating blizzards and deadly snow monsters.

Will Belle and Rett finally realize how much they love each other and survive the attack? Stay tuned for this third installment of the Airship Chronicles.

Genres: Steampunk

192 pages, Paperback

First published February 2, 2013

About the author

Lara Nance grew up and lived in many cities throughout the South. She loves to write in a variety of genres, but the basis of all her stories is a tale that will entertain and intrigue.
If you want to escape and lose yourself in a novel, you’ve come to the right place. Choose your genre and settle in to be entertained. From thrilling mysteries and steampunk tales, to paranormal romance and sci-fi adventures, Lara’s willing to explore a variety of compelling stories full of danger and suspense, with a touch of romance.
Her first paranormal romance, Memories of Murder, won RWA’s New England Chapter’s readers’ choice award in 2012 for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as an award of merit as Best Book from a Virginia Author in the Holt Medallion contest. In 2013, her novel DraculaVille – Discovery in New York, won the Rudy award for best novel with romantic elements.
Having been on the fencing team in college and now living on a sailboat convinces her that she was a pirate in another life, or possibly kin to Errol Flynn… However, due to the unfortunate demise of the romantic pirates of the past, she lives out her fantasies, thrills and adventures in her stories.
Our sailboat stopped in Florida after a trip down the Intracoastal and we're still there.

Reviews

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

ATTACK OF THE AUTOMOTONS is the third storyline in Lara Nance’s Airship Adventure Chronicles-Volume one. Although this installment wraps up this particular arc, there is plenty of room for future storylines.

Once again, Lara Nance takes the reader on an ‘Indiana Jones’ style airship adventure around the imaginary globe to places with mythical flesh eating creatures, the open waters of the ocean, the dry arid desert and the frozen tundra of a snow bound land. When last we saw Belle, Rett and the gang, they were still in pursuit of the infamous Dr. Krakov.

This particular storyline focuses more on the journey and the hazards of flying with limited supplies and fuel. The crew must battle winter storms and cannibals, a dwindling supply of fuel, a struggle to keep the airship afloat, the angst and anxiety of two people who refuse to acknowledge their love-all the while sending messages back to the queen about an impending war between the humans on earth and Dr. Krakov’s army of armed and dangerous automotons (robots). Thank goodness for the talented and crazy ideas of Benji-Belle’s foster brother-who continues to amaze and astound the others with his inventions for and against armed attack. Without Benji, they would have died within the first couple of chapters of book one.

Lara Nance pulls the reader into a fantasy world where science fiction meets the industrial revolution resulting in the steampunk writing genre where your imagination can go wild with any number of mechanical and steam driven inventions. Attack of the Automotons is a story of adventure and the building relationship, albeit frustrating, between Belle and Rett but in the end, Belle knows where her heart belongs.

If you like steampunk airship travel adventures ala Indian Jones and the wild west (think about the TV show or movie WILD, WILD WEST), Lara Nance’s Airship Adventure Chronicles is a fascinating series and one that will peak your curiosity about steampunk and science fiction.

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[Penny Minding Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jump back into the adventure with Lady Arabella and her friends as they race across the world in a wild hunt for the menacing Dr. Krakov and his Automatons. Dr. Krakov has eluded their efforts to catch him and has amassed an army of Automatons that he plans on using to attack Aereopolis. Benji is working hard to develop a weapon that will destroy the Automatons but can he create it on time? When the final battle is fought who will prevail? Will Belle and Rett finally confront their feelings for each other?

Lara Nance has created another great adventure. If you liked the two previous books you will enjoy this one. Lara wraps up the adventure nicely but leaves some great openings for future stories.

I never read any steampunk stories until I started this series, I didn’t know what to expect. Ms. Nance uses vivid descriptions to help the reader visualize the scene. If you are new to the whole steampunk genre this seems like a great series to start on.

The final battle was full of vivid imagery that it had me feeling tense right up until the end. I was so engrossed in the story that I was disappointed when it was over. I was left wanting more! Which is a good thing. I hope that Ms. Nance has more adventures for Rett and Belle.

Overall I really enjoyed this series and hope to read more from Ms. Nance.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Lyra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Satisfying conclusion to a rollicking adventure.