{"product_id":"break-the-chains-isbn-9780857664938","title":"Break the Chains","description":"\u003cb\u003eAnother mad-cap adventure awaits Detan and his ne’er do well companions in this delightful steampunk mash-up with all the trappings of a heist caper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As the city that produces the most selium—that precious gas that elevates airships and powers strange magic—Hond Steading is a jewel worth stealing. To shore up the city’s defenses, Detan promises his aunt that he’ll recover Nouli, the infamous engineer who built the century gates that protect the imperial capital of Valathea. But Nouli is imprisoned on the Remnant Isles, an impervious island prison run by the empire, and it’s Detan’s fault. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Detan doesn’t dare approach Nouli himself, so his companions volunteer to get themselves locked up to make contact with Nouli and convince him to help. Now Detan has to break them all out of prison, and he’s going to need the help of a half-mad doppel to do it.“I must confess that I tore through this installment, and I’m really looking forward to the next one.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am so glad to say that this book lived up to my pretty high expectations perfectly. I loved it. Detan is back and just as cocky as ever.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEver the Crafter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Break the Chains\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic follow up to \u003ci\u003eSteal the Sky.\u003c\/i\u003e This is what anticipating a new fantasy series should feel like!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Conversationalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent sequel to the excellent \u003ci\u003eSteal The Sky\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eReading Trance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The dialogue was awesome, the details were everything I wished all books would include more of and I continue to be fascinated by the harsh setting and great worldbuilding. O’Keefe masterfully manipulated my emotions and completely shredded my heart and, as a writer, I am so impressed; as the heartbroken reader, I’m anxiously awaiting \u003ci\u003eInherit the Flame\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eErlebnisse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Heartwarming camaraderie and an endless supply of crossbow bolts make \u003ci\u003eBreak the Chains\u003c\/i\u003e one of the most fun novels of 2016.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCowering King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSteal the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s a buddy tale, a heist caper, a socioeconomic thriller and a steampunk-seasoned fantasia all at once. And it fires beautifully on all cylinders.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jason Heller for \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Megan O’Keefe’s stories are always vivid and compelling.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tim Powers, author of \u003ci\u003eDeclare\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Days to Never\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Megan O’Keefe’s prose is so full of fascinating twists and delights, you won’t want to put it down. Go ahead, open it up: I dare you!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—David Farland, author of the bestselling Runelords series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Come for the heist, stay for the inventive world building.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun, page turning debut.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSF Signal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The tension rises throughout, leading up to an action packed third act, with some characters living up to their full potential. Mysteries keep unfolding, and you never truly learn the whole story, which means that there is now yet another series that I’m eagerly anticipating the follow up to.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFantasy Faction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Steal \u003ci\u003ethe Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun secondary-world adventure with plenty of exciting action, surprising twists, and wonderful payoffs to small seeds skillfully laid throughout the story.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLightspeed Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Holy sh**ballz this was good. The storyline and world building were impeccable as were the depth of the characters that inhabited it. 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