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"To be a hero, you don't have to step forward. Everyone else just has to step back."In this mystery novel, the whimsy of Steampunk is combined with the tropes of classic Cyberpunk. Step into an enigmatic multiverse where Comic Mystery and Steampunk Adventure collide! Explore strange new worlds and mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In the year 1875, Inspector Ol'Barrow of Dover's borough police finds himself grappling with the emergence of radio dramas when a perplexing murder case lands on his desk.
Together with his colleague, Bigsby, they face an enigmatic assassin with origins beyond this world. Driven by duty and a thirst for redemption, Ol'Barrow joins forces with a covert organization known as the Association of Ishtar. They serve as advisors to the authorities, specializing in managing anomalies called Rifts-innocuous gateways to alternate realms harboring untold dangers. Ol'Barrow's eyes are opened to a reality where Napoleon wields futuristic weaponry against England, corporations pioneer otherworldly technology, and societal progress comes at a perilous cost.
As humanity hurtles towards a technocratic future, the question looms: Where will it lead? For some, biology is a dead end, and humanity must ascend. Discover "The Association of Ishtar, " a series of captivating Steampunk and Lovecraftian short stories woven into a rich multiverse tapestry. Bonsart, the mind behind the Steampunk Beginners Guide documentary series, has engaged with over a hundred members of the Steampunk Community-including writers and creators-on the RRF podcast.