Usually, she is kidnapped and held for ransom, so bad men can exploit her brother’s success. She loves what she does and she adores her brother, but his exploits have put her in danger countless times. The story follows Zenobia Fox, a woman who has spent her adult life writing stories based on her brother’s wild adventures. This stands alone just fine –and it may even inspire you to go back and read the earlier installments. You don’t need to have read the previous books in the series, although there are references to prior events.

Honestly, I was hooked before I turned the page to start Part 2 and it only got better as I continued to read. But don’t let that discourage you, if you want to check out Part 1, just to see if it’s right for you, I think it will give you enough of a taste to decide whether to go forward. I read all 8 parts as one continuous story because I have read serials before and I know the format does not work for me. And then you can join the rest of us who can do nothing but gush over just how wonderful this story is. You need to get swept up in the adventure. You need to buy this book now and read it. Maybe you’ve never even heard of Meljean Brook.

Maybe you haven’t read the earlier installments in the Iron Seas series. Maybe you aren’t familiar with steampunk. Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.

She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing–and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own. It's unlikely that I will join many book discussions (especially of my own work) simply because I don't want to stifle reader conversation.īio: Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. Goodreads info: I am slowly, slowly adding to my shelves and reviews. That series guide is also on my website, including a 'The Story So Far' feature, which allows you to catch up on all of the books that previously released in the series if you start after the first installment. I also write a paranormal romance series, the Guardians. I've written a guide to the world (including a map) on my website. Book info: I am the author of the Iron Seas steampunk romance series.

The Kraken King by Meljean Brook