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The Difference EngineNovel

William Gibson & Bruce Sterlingstandalone novel1990

Science fiction and alternate history, set in alternate earth.

“The computer age arrives a century early with Babbage's perfection of his 'analytical engine'.”
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The Bookman UniverseSeries

series6 books2010

Mysterious in tone, about murder investigation.

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George Dower / Infernal DevicesSeries

series3 books1987

Steampunk, set in 19th century.

“Infernal Devices, Fiendish Schemes, and Grim Expectations mix dark comedy with the gears-and-brass aesthetic the series helped establish before it had a name.”
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Newbury & Hobbes InvestigationsSeries

series23 books2008

Mystery & detective.

“The Affinity Bridge, the opening novel, entangles them with a crashed automaton airship and a spreading plague of the reanimated; later books deepen Newbury's struggle with addiction and Veronica's search for her institutionalized sister.”
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Burton & SwinburneSeries

series35 books2010

Steampunk, set in british isles and 19th century.

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Hunchback Assignments / Modo: Mission ClockworkSeries

series5 books2009

About shapeshifters.

“A gripping new series combines Steampunk, spying, and a fantastic Victorian London.The mysterious Mr. Socrates rescues Modo, a child in a traveling freak show.”
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