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Set in a pseudo-Victorian parallel world, a 'brilliant steam punk fantasy that will hook you from the very first page, set aboard a huge ship in which the elites live on the top decks while the Filthies toil below. Strong writing, a vivid alternative world and characters you'll never forget. (Libraries Australia record)

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  • Prequel to Liberator.
  • Steampunk note: The pseudo-Victorianism of this world, its focus on class difference, advanced technologies and urban space place this story firmly within the steampunk style.

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    • Crows Nest, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Allen and Unwin , 2009 .
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      Extent: 365p.
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      • Published May 1st 2009
      ISBN: 9781741757095 (pbk.)
    • Dorking, Surrey,
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Templar Publishing ,       2010 .
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      Extent: 458p.p.
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      • Published May 27th 2014
      ISBN: 9781848775336, 1848775334
    • New York (City), New York (State),
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      Extent: 388p.p.
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      • Published 7 June 2011
      ISBN: 9781416995531, 1416995536
Alternative title: Worldshaker : Roman
Language: German
    • Berlin,
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      Extent: 391p.p.
      ISBN: 9783941787070, 3941787071
    • Munich,
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      Extent: 459p.p.
      ISBN: 9783423715188, 3423715189
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