The Infernal Aether

Peter Oxley crafts a historical and mysterious story — an enjoyable journey. Perfect for readers who enjoy gothic, supernatural fiction. The book is a promising lead to a full series.

The Infernal Aether
By Peter Oxley
This was such a joy to read! It had all the elements I find great in a novel. There's creatures, demons, snarky characters ( the ones you least expect), time period of London in about 1860s (I think), one brother a genius inventor, the other has a sword that has magic, plenty of humor, unpredictable situations, great dialogue, and fun plot. My favorite character was the maid, ex-prostitute! Hilarious! She really was braver than the men!
I giggled a lot reading this book! Can't wait to read the rest in the series.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this terrific book

this was a great start to the Infernal Aether series, it did everything that I was looking for from Peter Oxley. I was invested in the story and getting to know this world. The characters had what I hoping for and worked well in this world. I enjoyed what Peter Oxley wrote and it left me wanting to read more in this series.

"A cold draught whipped round my arms and legs, followed by a series of bangs from around the room. I looked up to see every cupboard door and drawer in the room fly open. “Get out of here now,” I shouted, pushing my brother out of the room and ushering the others past me. They ran out as knives, plates and other assorted implements flew across the room, propelled by invisible forces."

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Infernal Aether by Peter Oxley! Not only does it stay true to the Victorian era in which it is set, but it stands history on its head with the addition of a cunning and thoroughly disturbing invasion of London and the surrounding area by demons and all other creatures from hell itself.
The book's appeal goes far beyond the setting and plotline, however. It's the characters that make this such a fascinating read. From the seemingly ne'er-do-well lead character Augustus, who has a heart of gold and the worst luck in the world, to his elder brother Maxwell, a genius inventor whose best laid plans continually make things worse, to N'yotsu, a mysterious, sometimes magical warrior whose fight the brothers join. Yet my favourite character is that of the irrepressible, courageous Kate, a prostitute rescued by the trio of men, who in turns rescues them time and time again. The four of them together prove that teamwork is the way for them to survive, with each of them proving to be a vital cog at different times throughout the novel.
The Infernal Aether is a book difficult to put down, with its steampunk machinery pitted against demonic evil, and I look forward to reading more!
I happily received an ARC copy of #TheInfernalAether from #NetGalley .

a really fun start to the series that excellently juggles gothic fantasy with an atmospheric historical setting. propulsive story and charming characters.