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The Transatlantic Conspiracy
The Transatlantic Conspiracy | G. D. Falksen
13 posts | 10 read | 27 to read
The year is 1908. Seventeen-year-old Rosalind Wallaces blissful stay in England with her best friend, Cecily de Vere, has come to an abrupt end, which is fine with Rosalind. She was getting tired of being high society Cecilys American pet. Her industrialist father is unveiling his fabulous new Transatlantic Express, the worlds first underwater railway. As a publicity stunt he has booked her on the maiden voyagewithout asking. Rosalind is furious. But lucky for her, Cecily and her handsome older brother, Charles, volunteer to accompany her home.Fun turns to worry when Charles disappears during boarding. Then, deep under the sea, Cecily and her housemaid, Doris, are found stabbed to death in their state room. Rosalind is now trapped on Fathers trainfighting to clear herself of her friends murder, to find the killer, and ultimately to uncover the sinister truth behind the railways construction.
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Nitpickyabouttrains
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I read this book about a train trip at the bottom of the Atlantic in an airplane ✈️. I liked the story which was quick and fun. A good setup, though the mystery was a little short.

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LibrarianRyan
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For all the Steampunk newbies out there I wanted to suggest this title. Yes, I only gave it 3 stars, but that is for one very good reason. I am NOT a fan of Agatha Christy. (Don't hate me, I just haven't liked any I read). This is similar to MotOE and if you like that style of mystery then you are sure to like this one. The author writes quite a few Steampunk books and also cosplays Steampunk. I do want to read this books sequel if it ever gets 1.

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LibrarianRyan
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Hello all, I know there are a few of us doing the #steampunkswap. It's a genera I love. But many things get labeled Steampunk that are not. (See last weeks Gunslinger Girl comment). For those wanting to explore this genera or just need book ideas I have a very large list on my good reads I am happy to share.

http://bit.ly/2GLstU2

I promise to show off my little collection. It's getting warmer & lighter so I can use my library more.

ElleSkel Thanks so much for this! I have been a fan of steampunk cosplay and music for years but I have only read one actual steampunk book. I did notice exactly what you are saying as I browsed for books last night. 6y
cobwebmoth I've discovered that most of the books I enjoy that are classed as steampunk are more dieselpunk. 6y
LibrarianRyan @cobwebmoth I have recently learned more about diesel punk. I know I have a book in my collection I just have ER read it yet. I'm eager to try. I am likening the amolgamation of Steampunk and cyberpunk like Ink and Bone. 6y
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tarabu42
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Spoiler: there's no triceratops in the book.

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LibrarianRyan
Pickpick

For they do not travel on an ordinary train, but rather one that connects Germany to America on underwater tracks. Rose is the creator's daughter, and is being sent on the first trip to prove that this new train is safe. The mystery part is okay, but very slow. You spend 75% of the book on the build up to the end. Not enough dead people and not enough information on the purpose of their death. I‘m pretty sure that there will be a sequel.

LibrarianRyan Long review on Goodreads 7y
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aurorfish
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I've decided to give my first book of #readathon a rest because the characters are starting to annoy me. Interesting premise though! Maybe I'll pick it up again later, but for now, I'm heading on to Here I Am! Very excited because Jonathan Safran Foer is one of my faves. (also I woke up 2 hours late...whoops!)

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LibrarianRyan
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Hey all, I've been having a great time hosting the #OctPhotoChallenge, and thought I would give out some prizes. Very small prizes. If I tag you below, please send screen name, real name, and address to MissRyanAF@gmail.com. I promise, no spamming you.

Hooked_on_books Wow, thank you! 7y
MMenefee Fun!! Thanks for pulling together the fun photo challenge! 7y
BookInMyHands Thank you! 7y
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Smangela I'm so excited! Thank you! 7y
katedensen Oh, fun! Thank you, will email. 7y
Minispok Thank you 😀! 7y
Lizpixie Thank you! I've just emailed you. This has been fun😀 7y
BooksRockMyWorld Thank you soooo much! I needed this. :) 7y
Donna_sBookMinute Oh wow! Thanks, @librarianryan -- I'll email you in a minute. Fun challenge. 7y
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QueenOfWands
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Mehso-so

It was kind of fun. I liked the main character. I loved the concept. A muder mystery on an undersea railway. I can see this being beautifully animated, but the book was just okay. It took a while to get going. Not much happened until halfway through. The ending felt rushed and kind of crazy. Recommend a #borrow on this one. #steampunk

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QueenOfWands
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Books from my local library. As if my to read shelf wasn't big enough! I think I'll start with The Transatlantic Conspiracy. Looks like a fun #steampunk mystery. #libraryhaul

MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay, I think you'll like it here 😎👍🏻. 7y
QueenOfWands Thank you! :D 7y
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Merethebookgal
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Here's my #impulsebuy for the #augustphotochallenge 😃 This book's cover caught my eye as I was leaving AwesomeCon back in June so I bought it! Still haven't read it though...😅 Anyone else read this one?

queerbookreader That looks suspiciously like a Dalek 👀 8y
Eyelit That cover is awesome! 8y
DGRachel I love the cover! I'd have grabbed it, too! 😍🐙😍 8y
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Soubhiville Great cover! 8y
elkeOriginal Holy Moly, I would buy that simply for the cover too! Wowza 💕 8y
Bette Totally judging this book by its cover...it looks great! 😀 8y
Briguy73 Not yet but it's in the pile 8y
Merethebookgal @lemonlime799 haha, it does now that I'm looking at it that way! It's actually an underwater train. 8y
Carol It's on my nightstand but I haven't cracked it open yet! 8y
kammartinez That cover's sold me :D. 8y
Merethebookgal @Eyelit @DGRachel @Soubhiville @elkeo @Bette @kammartinez I know, right? I couldn't just walk past it! And then I found out it's like a steampunk murder-mystery kinda story. Take my money 💸 8y
Merethebookgal @Briguy73 @Carol After you read it let me know you like it! 8y
DGRachel I just requested it from my library-hoping to get to it this weekend. 😁 8y
Merethebookgal @DGRachel Awesome! Let me know how it is! 😃 8y
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Merethebookgal
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I had a great time at Awesome Con and this book caught my eye on my way out.... A steampunk murder mystery set on an underwater train? Yes, please! Also, I'm a sucker for cool cover art 😍

brendanmleonard Yes. I would also like all those things. 8y
JPeterson I saw that as well! But I settled and got Mort(e) and another book as well! 8y
Merethebookgal @brendanmleonard I'm not sure when I'm going to get to read it, but I'll let ya know how it is! 8y
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Merethebookgal @JPeterson That one looked cool as well! It was my first time at Awesome Con and I had a blast; I hope you did too! 😃 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Now THIS looks like fun!! 8y
Merethebookgal @ErickaS Flyleafunfurled.com I know, right? How could I NOT get it? 😄 8y
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