The Clockwork Dynasty

By Daniel H. Wilson,

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An ingenious thriller that follows a race of human-like machines that have been hiding among us for untold centuries—from the New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse.

"[A] fantastic hybrid of Highlander and The Terminator…. It reads like classic steampunk on steroids." —Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author…

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1 author picked The Clockwork Dynasty as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I went into this book without high expectations because the author was unknown to me, and it surprised me.

I read a lot of thrillers, especially techno- and sci-fi-ish thrillers, and most are fun but meh. I found this one to be really interesting, with a fresh plot idea and captivating historical settings spun together like a kaleidoscope.

It hooked me from the beginning, and then the escalation and intensity wouldn’t let me go.

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