"e;Aboard the Great Iron Horse"e; is a fast-paced serial adventure that picks up where Sedgwick's bestselling fantasy/steampunk series "e;The Tinkerer's Daughter"e; left off. A reading of the earlier books is not necessary to enjoy this new series but may provide added insight into certain characters and history.Description:Barreling through their post-apocalyptic world in a massive steam locomotive, River and her companions -the steam-powered ape named Socrates and his crew of warriors, miscreants, and genetic anomalies- travel from one unpredictable adventure to another.On their first outing, the crew encounters a bizarre cult of isolationists and their strange "e;Clockwork God."e; Meanwhile, several crew members have gone missing, and tensions are rising as mutineers conspire to overthrow Socrates and destroy the train. As the conflict comes to a boil, a power more ancient and sinister than anything they ever imagined threatens to destroy them all.This is book one of a 5-book series, and a follow-up to the AMZ best-selling "e;Tinkerer's Daughter"e; trilogy.What reviewers say:Five Stars: "e;I read this book in one sitting, as I was physically unable to put it down... I highly recommend The Clockwork God, and cannot wait to see what else Jamie Sedgewick has in store for us."e;-Goodreads ReviewFour Stars: "e;An action packed, thrilling read; Very much a must for sci-fi and steampunk fans!"e;-Goodreads ReviewFive Stars: "e;Can't get enough of the stories by Jamie Sedgwick. This has been the best yet."e;-Amz Review