The Mechanical

A MAJOR TALENTGeorge R. R. Martin

Set in a world that might have been, of mechanical men and alchemical dreams, The Mechanical confirms Ian Tregilliss place as one of the most original voices in speculative fiction.

My name is Jax.

That is the name granted to me by my human masters.

I am a slave.

But I shall be free.

Tregillis launches a series with this superb alternate history filled with clockwork men and ethical questions on the nature of free will . . . The rich characters and gripping story really make this tale soarPublishers Weekly

A hugely entertaining novelSFX

Absolutely fascinating, and unapologetically cleverSci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews

The Mechanical is as intricate and exquisite as the clockwork wonders it brings to life NPR

Tregillis presents a fascinating look at the nature of free will and the existence of the soul, wrapped up in an absolutely thrilling adventure story. Jax is an amazing, sympathetic character, and the world of the clockmakers and their slaves is so absorbing that readers will be dying for the next entry in this new seriesLibrary Journal

With The Mechanical, Tregillis displays the craftsmanship and precision of a master clockmaker . . . I would recommend The Mechanical to any reader with an interest in well-written and engaging fantasy story set in an elegantly constructed alternate history SFFworld

His characters are as convincing as ever, the plotting is beautifully articulated . . . readers with an interest in dark, intelligent fantasy will find much to admire hereKirkus

In the tradition of Isaac Asimov, Tregilliss latest novel combines classic robotics with historical fiction to riveting ends . . . The story manages to posit broad questions, such as how one defines humanity and free will . . . Its also just plain exciting, with intense fight scenes and exhilarating narrow escapes. Readers will no doubt be rooting for the rogue robots RT Book Reviews

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The Mechanical
The Rising
The Liberation

Also by Ian Tregillis:

The Milkweed Triptych
Bitter Seeds
The Coldest War
Necessary Evil