Tales of the Iron Rose Series by Nicholas Atwater, Olivia Atwater

The Ebon Warden is about to execute the wrong goblin.The Ebon Warden has sentenced Captain William Blair to hang for another goblin’s crime. Thankfully, he’s got his sharp wits, his loyal crew, and a long history of dubious behaviour on his side. When the man who’s supposed to hang next to Wil offers his help, however, the crew of the Iron Rose is unexpectedly drawn into local politics... moreThe Ebon Warden is about to execute the wrong goblin.The Ebon Warden has sentenced Captain William Blair to hang for another goblin’s crime. Thankfully, he’s got his sharp wits, his loyal crew, and a long history of dubious behaviour on his side. When the man who’s supposed to hang next to Wil offers his help, however, the crew of the Iron Rose is unexpectedly drawn into local politics. Soon, the stakes are far higher than any one goblin… and the only way out of a dreadful disaster is to steal from the Ebon Warden herself.This short, exclusive novella is freely available to subscribers of The Atwater Adventure Column. less

A fallen empire. A goblin airship captain. One big, blasphemous problem.Captain William Blair has taken shady jobs before—what goblin hasn't? But this shady job has pirates off the port bow and legendary aethermancers knocking at his cabin door. Unfortunately, Wil swore an Oath to see his blasphemous cargo delivered… and a goblin must be worth his word.The ragtag crew of the Iron Rose once survived the fall of an empire—but none of them are interested in revisiting the experience... moreA fallen empire. A goblin airship captain. One big, blasphemous problem.Captain William Blair has taken shady jobs before—what goblin hasn't? But this shady job has pirates off the port bow and legendary aethermancers knocking at his cabin door. Unfortunately, Wil swore an Oath to see his blasphemous cargo delivered… and a goblin must be worth his word.The ragtag crew of the Iron Rose once survived the fall of an empire—but none of them are interested in revisiting the experience. As the dregs of the Imperium rise again to claw at their heels, Wil and his crew must face the literal ghosts of their past… or else history may well repeat itself.Fans of The Aeronaut's Windlass will find much to love in Nicholas and Olivia Atwater's epic steampunk fantasy. Ghosts and goblins and dreadful faeries combine in a new series, full of witty one-liners and swashbuckling fun. Pick up Echoes of the Imperium, and dive into a daring, madcap adventure that dashes from start to finish. less