Moth Girl versus The Bats eBook Michael Wombat
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A steampunk novella.
Out of the moonlight they sped in their thousands, swift as death, razor wings glittering in the pale glow of the Wolf Moon. In the frost-shrouded city below, the final toll of the curfew bell faded. Latecomers hurried inside, the hems of their capes whisked through narrowing gaps as doors were slammed, shutters bolted and chimneys blocked.
"A splendid yarn that perfectly captures the tone and flavour of the sci-fi serials of the fifties, and serves it with a sassily modern heroine and a steam punk twist."
Moth Girl versus The Bats eBook Michael Wombat
"Thea became more ambitious, she swooped and soared, turned and twisted, her breath vapor-trailing behind her to mingle with her faint blue lifeline. She laughed aloud at the unexpected joy of flight. She shouted with excitement. She imagined herself an angel, an avenging angel swooping to the rescue of her beleaguered city. The stars wheeled about her almost as if she controlled their arc through the heavens. This must be what it felt like to be an angel in the stars."Join our intrepid heroine, Thea, (DO NOT call her "Moth Girl"!) as she battles an airborne army of clockwork bats and struggles to find out just who the heck created the damned things in the first place.
This sort of story fails miserably if it is taken too seriously. Luckily, the author had the good sense to keep things light and humorous. From Thea's "Big Red Button" to her elderly helpmate's asking her if she needs to wee before she takes flight, these scattered bits of funny somehow serve to make things more believable.
"If you're going to indulge in badinage, at least make it coherent and quippy."
Good advice, and well played in this tale.
There's a real excitement to this work and an magical, almost "Night Before Christmas" feel of cold, crisp air, things flying about that really shouldn't be, and a breathtaking promise of good things to come.
Here's hoping Thea will take to the air again soon.
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Moth Girl versus The Bats eBook Michael Wombat Reviews
Moth Girl instantly transports you into a world of steampunk like you never imagined. It's unpredictable and exciting. The tale is so vividly described you can see it unfold in your mind.
Fast pace and enough description to create a world. I could see this as a graphic novel, something the author should explore. The only thing wrong is the next part isn't published yet, I hope there is a next part as it ends hanging from a cliff. I have actually read this one twice, it is that good.
Perhaps one of the trickiest things about writing good steampunk is inventing and describing in credible detail mechanical items that do not exist. Michael Wombat does an excellent job of creating inventions that are simultaneously easy to visualize and plausible for the reader. His heroine Thea, aka Moth Girl, is a spunky, no nonsense gal with a strong will and a quick mind. I look forward to reading more of her adventures.
And with a title like that how could I not read it? the expectations were high, it was not what I expected but I was not in any way disappointed.
I don't like to give anything away in a review but I thought the story was highly inventive. by that I mean there is a great imagination behind it, a sprinkling of good humor, an enigmatic bad guy, some sterampunk and some charming characters. (bad guy included- especially with the bad guy)
while I was reading the story I really didn't know where it was going. basically Thea's town is under attack and she goes off in search of her enemy. in finding him it was at that point the whole thing comes together to form an ending that was an exciting conclusion to an adventurous and spirited story.
I have read a few steampunk stories and find that the inclusion of what is steampunk adds a layer of charm and imagination to the tale, but as the title suggests this one doesn't need any help in developing an imaginative story
"Thea became more ambitious, she swooped and soared, turned and twisted, her breath vapor-trailing behind her to mingle with her faint blue lifeline. She laughed aloud at the unexpected joy of flight. She shouted with excitement. She imagined herself an angel, an avenging angel swooping to the rescue of her beleaguered city. The stars wheeled about her almost as if she controlled their arc through the heavens. This must be what it felt like to be an angel in the stars."
Join our intrepid heroine, Thea, (DO NOT call her "Moth Girl"!) as she battles an airborne army of clockwork bats and struggles to find out just who the heck created the damned things in the first place.
This sort of story fails miserably if it is taken too seriously. Luckily, the author had the good sense to keep things light and humorous. From Thea's "Big Red Button" to her elderly helpmate's asking her if she needs to wee before she takes flight, these scattered bits of funny somehow serve to make things more believable.
"If you're going to indulge in badinage, at least make it coherent and quippy."
Good advice, and well played in this tale.
There's a real excitement to this work and an magical, almost "Night Before Christmas" feel of cold, crisp air, things flying about that really shouldn't be, and a breathtaking promise of good things to come.
Here's hoping Thea will take to the air again soon.
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