The Queen of All Crows

Praise for Rod Duncan and The Gas-Lit Empire:

"Steeped in illusion and grounded in an alternative history of the Luddite Rebellion, Duncan's strong supernatural mystery serves ably as both a standalone adventure and the start to a series...Strategically placed steampunk tropes inform but do not overwhelm Elizabeth's headlong quest to find a missing aristocrat sought by the Patent Office, which is fixated on both achieving perfection and eliminating "unseemly science." A hazardous border crossing into the permissively corrupt Kingdom of England and Southern Wales provides ample excitement, and a glossary at the novel's conclusion hints enticingly at a much more involved story to come." --Publishers Weekly

"It's all steampunk and circus wonder as we follow the adventures of Elizabeth Barnabus. The double crosses along the way keep the plot tight and fun." --The Washington Post, Best New Science Fiction and Steampunk

"Elizabeth Barnabus is a uniquely intriguing character who will take readers on a fascinating journey through the strange landscapes of the Gas Lit Empire. Rod Duncan's storytelling skill brings his fictional world to a mysterious, vibrant life." --Stephen Booth, bestselling author of the Cooper & Fry series