![]() ![]() While there is a smaller story arc that comes to resolution within this serial, it feels like a minor note in the overall arc. There is not a tremendous amount of character development to slow down the story, but each of the gentlemen stands in a position to be called upon to carry a storyline when needed. Despite the number of characters, Mackenzie manages to keep them set apart with unique names and backgrounds. The supporting cast of gentleman are noteworthy as well. With a Sherlock Holmes sort of intellect Magnetron endeavors to unwrap the mystery of his deceased mentor all the while coming up against Compost, his arch-enemy. Truly anachronistic, witty and fun these stories embrace a vocabulary-stretching voice that reflects the Victorian era while sneaking in a bit of the post-modern sense of humor. Hogalum by Phineas Magnetron and the rest of the Hogalum Society (Think League of Extraordinary Gentlemen with the emphasis on gentlemen). Part of a planned 5 novelette serial, this second installment picks up with the solving of the mysterious death of Dr. This is a steampunk serial adventure by D.L. ![]()
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