Synopsis: A THRILLING REINVENTION OF THE VAMPIRE NOVEL BY THE MASTER OF MODERN FANTASY, GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
Abner Marsh, a struggling riverboat captain, suspects that something’s amiss when he is approached by a wealthy aristocrat with a lucrative offer. The hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet; nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York’s reasons for traversing the powerful Mississippi are to be none of Marsh’s concern—no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious York’s actions may prove. Not until the maiden voyage of Fevre Dream does Marsh realize that he has joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare—and humankind’s most impossible dream.
Review: This is an author that everyone knows, but I must admit that I had never tried a single one of his novels. If I’ve never really been attracted to Games of Throne, I thought it was a good opportunity to discover one of his stories. And how can I resist a steampunk story with vampires? I must admit, I was curious to discover the mix.
Marsh didn’t expect to make the deal of his life: to have the best steamboat possible while being a partner with a man he doesn’t know. He knows this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and Marsh is looking forward to sailing his new ship. Yet Joshua hides secrets, terrible secrets and our captain is determined to find out what’s going on. But trouble is coming and they are much more dangerous than they thought. To win, our two heroes will have to join forces, and even then, nothing is certain.
I had a good time with the novel and I admit that I was curious to see where the author was going to take us. The style is quite dense, but it’s not necessarily embarrassing and we discover complex and interesting characters.
I am delighted to have discovered a novel by the author and I will be happy to read another one.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’m glad this worked well for you. Excellent review!
Melliane
thanks!
Mary Kirkland
I’ve heard of this author but I’ve never read anything by him.
Melliane
it was my first book
Greg
I’ve never read any of his non- Game of Thrones stuff but this sounds quite good!
Melliane
Yes it was fun
kindlemom1
I have yet to try this author but I’m glad that you did and that you liked his work!
Heidi
I didn’t know he had other books/ series other than GOT. I will have to try one of his other books. I am not super interested in GOT either, but this one I probably would like.
Melliane
Yes I was curious by the change
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Haha, I’ve only read GRRM’s A Song of Ice and Fire books but I know he has so much other stuff out as well! This is one I’d love to try, glad to hear you enjoyed!
Melliane
thanks!
Fran's Corner
Steampunk with vampires? Sign me up! I honestly didn’t know he wrote other stories besides Game of Thrones, so I’ll definitely keep this one in mind.
Melliane
yeah we only know him with GOT
Joy // Joyousreads
I don’t know. GRR Martin’s books are too cerebral for my taste. :/
Melliane
lol
Felicity Grace Terry
I’ve heard of the author of course (who hasn’t?) but I had thought the Game Of Thrones series were his only books. Loving the idea of a steampunk story with vampires, this is definitely one for my Wish List.
Melliane
Right? He had another series but with a lot of books that I was curious about too
blodeuedd
I had no idea about this one
Carole Rae
Woah! I had no idea he wrote other books