The Velocity of Revolution

Marshall Ryan Maresca

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Daw Books
09 February 2021

Adventure; Fantasy; Cultural & Period Fantasy; Magic; Questing & Adventure; Urban Fantasy; Detective Fantasy; Demonic Paranormal; Detective Sci-Fi; Steampunk Sci-Fi

From the author of the Maradaine saga comes a new steampunk fantasy novel that explores a chaotic city on the verge of revolution.

Ziaparr: a city being rebuilt after years of mechanized and magical warfare, the capital of a ravaged nation on the verge of renewal and self-rule. But unrest foments as undercaste cycle gangs raid supply trucks, agitate the populace and vandalize the city. A revolution is brewing in the slums and shantytowns against the occupying government, led by a voice on the radio, connected through forbidden magic.

Wenthi Tungét, a talented cycle rider and a loyal officer in the city patrol, is assigned to infiltrate the cycle gangs. For his mission against the insurgents, Wenthi must use their magic, connecting his mind to Nália, a recently captured rebel, using her knowledge to find his way into the heart of the rebellion.

Wenthi's skill on a cycle makes him valuable to the resistance cell he joins, but he discovers that the magic enhances with speed.

Every ride intensifies his connection, drawing him closer to the gang he must betray, and strengthens Nália's presence as she haunts his mind.

Wenthi is torn between justice and duty, and the wrong choice will light a spark in a city on the verge of combustion.

By: Marshall Ryan Maresca
Imprint: Daw Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9780756416737
ISBN 10: 0756416736
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 09 February 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marshall Ryan Maresca is a fantasy and science-fiction writer, author of the Maradaine Saga: four braided series set amid the bustling streets and crime-ridden districts of the exotic city called Maradaine, which includes The Thorn of Dentonhill, A Murder of Mages, The Holver Alley Crew, and The Way of the Shield. He is also the author of the upcoming Velocity of Revolution, and has been a playwright, an actor, a delivery driver, and an amateur chef.

Reviews for The Velocity of Revolution

Praise for The Velocity of Revolution Maresca sends the pages flying with a clever plot, well-defined characters, and high-stakes atmosphere. This tense outing will keep readers spellbound from page one. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Maresca's standalone is another example of his delightful world building. --Booklist (starred review) [The Velocity of Revolution] is an enjoyable read delving into a rich culture and complex world. If you are looking for a good, fun story that touches on everything from class discrimination to street racing, then you will find what you are looking for here. --Game Vortex