About the Author

George Mann edited the "Solaris Book of New Science Fiction "anthology series and is the author of a number of fiction and nonfiction books, including "The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction." The first two Newbury & Hobbes Investigations, "The Affinity Bridge "and "The Osiris Ritual," ""were his first novels.

Reviews

Praise for "The Affinity Bridge"
"Mann turns out a riveting page-turner that mixes the society of manners in turn-of-the-century London with a gritty and brutal murder mystery. And in the midst of all this, automatons clank about, zombies lurk in the night and dirigibles float majestically in the sky--until they crash and burn....Will leave readers clamoring for the next book."
"--AM New York "
"A science fantasy novel that should appeal to lovers of both genres. One of the biggest surprises of the year, and I can't recommend the book enough."
"--Fantasy Book Critic
""Steampunk is making a comeback, and with this novel Mann is leading the charge.... An engaging melodrama that rattles along at a breakneck pace."
"--The Guardian"

Praise for "The Affinity Bridge"

"Mann turns out a riveting page-turner that mixes the society of manners in turn-of-the-century London with a gritty and brutal murder mystery. And in the midst of all this, automatons clank about, zombies lurk in the night and dirigibles float majestically in the sky--until they crash and burn....Will leave readers clamoring for the next book."
"--AM New York "

"A science fantasy novel that should appeal to lovers of both genres. One of the biggest surprises of the year, and I can't recommend the book enough."
"--Fantasy Book Critic

""Steampunk is making a comeback, and with this novel Mann is leading the charge.... An engaging melodrama that rattles along at a breakneck pace."
"--The Guardian"