The Raptor's Book Review - Retribution Falls

Ok, so I dont typically put up book reviews on my site (I think this is the first one!).  Hell, I think it has been questioned whether I can actually read!  Well I can!!!

I hated book reviews in school, so this isnt so much of a book review as it is a 'go out and get these books' kind of thing!

One of the blogs I follow - sorry, whoever you are - I dont remember where - (EDIT!  Ah, here it is - Leutenant Brittan http://leutenantbrittan.blogspot.com/2012/02/tales-of-ketty-jay.html ) recommended Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding.  At the time, I was looking for something new, and I thought 'what the hell?'

I LOVED this book.  Its set in a Victorian Sci Fi era with 'airships' as the main mode of transportation.  It follows the crew of the Ketty Jay through many adventures.  Its a cross between Star Wars, Firefly, Indiana Jones, and Old Western short stories - and in fact, Im sure the author takes influences from all of them.  Ive never been much on the whole 'Victorian Sci Fi' scene, but this book has totally changed my mind.  And, as it turns out, this book was a 2010 Arthur C Clarke Award Nominee (dont know if it won or not...it should have!)

Im also currently reading (nearly finished) with the next book in the series, The Black Lung Captain.  More of the same!  I cant imagine you could pick up Retributon Falls and not get The Black Lung Captain.

There is currently one more book in the series, The Iron Jackal I believe, but it is not yet available on Kindle here in the US (although, it does appear to be available in the UK).

Check em out if you get a chance!