Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1)
by Cherie Priest
Boneshaker by Cherie Priest holds a well received rating of 3.50 out of 5, based on 26.2K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 416 pages.
About Boneshaker
In the early days of the Civil War, rumors of gold in the frozen Klondike brought hordes of newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Anxious to compete, Russian prospectors commissioned inventor Leviticus Blue to create a great machine that could mine through Alaska’s ice. Thus was Dr. Blue’s Incredible Bone-Shaking Drill Engine born.But on its first test run the Boneshaker went terribly awry, destroying several blocks of downtown Seattle and unearthing a subterranean vein of blight gas that turned anyone who breathed it into the living dead.Now it is sixteen years later, and a wall has been built to enclose the devastated and toxic city. Just beyond it lives Blue’s widow, Briar Wilkes. Life is hard with a ruined reputation and a teenaged boy to support, but she and Ezekiel are managing. Until Ezekiel undertakes a secret crusade to rewrite history.His quest will take him under the wall and into a city teeming with ravenous undead, air pirates, criminal overlords, and heavily armed refugees. And only Briar can bring him out alive.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cherie Priest |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror |
| Average Rating | 3.50 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,202 |
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What genre is Boneshaker?
Boneshaker is categorized as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Boneshaker worth reading?
Based on 26.2K reader ratings, Boneshaker has an average score of 3.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Boneshaker?
Boneshaker has 416 pages.
Who wrote Boneshaker?
Boneshaker was written by Cherie Priest. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Boneshaker?
The ISBN-13 for Boneshaker is 9780765318410.0.
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