Get our latest book recommendations, author news, and competitions right to your inbox.
Table of Contents
About The Book
Science and magic lead to danger in this sequel to The Unnaturalists, which School Library Journal called “an entertaining mix of steampunk and fantasy.”
After Vespa, Syrus, and Bayne defeated the Grue and restored order to their world in The Unnaturalists, they thought their future was secure. Empress Olivia, committed to peace and equality for humans and Elementals alike, was a fair and just ruler. And the Creeping Waste had vanished, giving them hope for the first time.
But rebellion is brewing in the far-off city of Scientia, and dark Elementals are plotting war in the ruins of New London. Before they know what’s happening, Vespa, Syrus, and their friends are plunged into a new swamp of intrigue, deception, and magic—and the cost of survival may be more than any of them are willing to pay.
After Vespa, Syrus, and Bayne defeated the Grue and restored order to their world in The Unnaturalists, they thought their future was secure. Empress Olivia, committed to peace and equality for humans and Elementals alike, was a fair and just ruler. And the Creeping Waste had vanished, giving them hope for the first time.
But rebellion is brewing in the far-off city of Scientia, and dark Elementals are plotting war in the ruins of New London. Before they know what’s happening, Vespa, Syrus, and their friends are plunged into a new swamp of intrigue, deception, and magic—and the cost of survival may be more than any of them are willing to pay.
Product Details
- Publisher: S&S/Saga Press (February 11, 2014)
- Length: 368 pages
- ISBN13: 9781442457614
Raves and Reviews
"Lush, with a nice touch of Victorian post-humanism for an original twist."
– Kirkus Reviews
“An intricate melding of fantasy and steampunk.”
– School Library Journal
"Trent moves multiple romantic subplots along smartly while stirring plenty of chases, ambushes, escapes, reversals of fortune, clever schemes, and startling revelations into her Chinese-inflected, gas-lamp fantasy."
– Booklist
Awards and Honors
- Kansas NEA Reading Circle List High School Title
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Tinker King eBook 9781442457614
- Author Photo (jpg): Tiffany Trent Photograph by Tricia Scott(0.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit