The Dangerous Shipment (The Cogs and Gears of the Cosmos Book 1)

From the award-winning sci-fi author and member of the SFWA, Simon Drayton

In the vast reaches of the Nebula, the 21st century looks nothing like Earth.

There are no computers, no digital screens, and no artificial intelligence. Instead, humanity has conquered the stars with the hiss of steam, the roar of magma boilers, and the intricate perfection of clockwork gears. It is a universe where elememts of the ancient past and the far future collide—where starships run on clockwork and medieval societies navigate the deep space.

The Mission of a Lifetime

The Game Changer is a marvel of engineering—the first ship capable of crossing the cosmos at speeds that defy history. Its maiden voyage is a heart-stopping race against time: a devastating plague is devouring the population of New Diamond, and the life-saving medicine will spoil unless the Game Changer can prove its legendary speed.

A Prodigy with a Secret

Seventeen-year-old Godwin Dirteon is a brilliant new recruit among the ship's Gearsmen. His mechanical knowledge is unparalleled, driven by a unique ability to "feel" the ship's engines through vibrations. But his gift comes with a devastating cost. As the ship plunges into volatile nebula storms and the pressure of the mission mounts, Godwin carries a burden heavier than the ship’s massive engines. He is hiding a personal secret—a profound sensory impediment—that he believes would get him instantly exiled by the crew. To save ten million lives, Godwin must navigate a high-stakes deep-space service, survive a treacherous voyage, and keep his secret hidden from the most powerful Captain in the Nebula.Step onto the deck of the Game Changer for a spectacular display of grit, gears, and galactic wonder.

Perfect for fans of Jules Verne, classic space opera, and coming-of-age steampunk adventures.

You have never read a book quite like this one!