THE NULLIFICATION ENGINE
Book Two of the Alchemancer Series
About the Book
An ancient engine awakens, vengeance ignites, and unlikely allies must stand between a city and its impending doom. The Alchemancer series continues.
The city of Brighton promises new beginnings for Aaron, Serena, and the taciturn eslar, Ensel Rhe. However, when a devastating explosion rocks the city, Aaron and Serena are arrested, while Ensel Rhe slips away on business of his own. The pair is allowed to present their case to the earl, who agrees to release them if they agree to undertake a very special duty. The earl’s scientists unearthed an ancient, infernal machine called the Nullification Engine, and the earl wishes to know everything about it.
Dormant for centuries, the Engine is now active and collecting energy for an unknown purpose. While Aaron and Serena work to unravel its mysteries, Ensel Rhe confronts his past when he discovers his daughter has come to Brighton, but in the company of one of his greatest enemies.
A race against time begins as Aaron and Serena must uncover the Engine’s true purpose before it fully activates. All the while, a web of betrayal, forbidden magic, and deadly politics threatens to ensnare them. In a city where trust is a rare commodity and everyone has their own agenda, one wrong move could mean the difference between salvation and destruction.
Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, intricate plots, and complex magical systems, The Nullification Engine weaves a spellbinding tale where science and sorcery collide.
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Reader Praise
"Scott Marlowe has definitely figured out how to get around the boring second series book curse with this title. The writing was strong and solid, and right from the beginning the personalities of the characters shined." - Ionia, online reviewer
"Marlowe continues to write strong female characters, which I find refreshing in sword-and-sorcery fantasy." - KadLady, online reviewer
"The star character was the Nullification Engine itself, which stole the show in every scene it was in, and was a wonderfully unpredictable and fascinating device." - Pauline, online reviewer
"Mr. Marlowe has great characters and he did a great job adding further depth. Once again, his plot was very well developed and he added to the richness and complexity of the world that he has created." - PHSheehy, online reviewer
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Characters
Brighton’s Residents
BekjrisA raspel. Crime-lord of Brighton.
DasindaA Sunken Slums fortuneteller.
NodBella's driver.
RolfOne of Thorvid's henchmen.
Fire Rock Dwarves
The Griffin's Crew
Norwynne Keep's Refugees
The Pack
Hounds of BarathrumHell hounds. Carnage (Ugoshatha), Havoc (Shatach), Ravage (Sthu), Ruin (Sarshuath), Shatter (Elaqus), Agony (Hugony), Mayhem (Yathathac), Misery (Ggothista), Scourge (Uzulthoma), Discord (Mmazstagoth), Turmoil (Bhacthu), Terror (Zhac-kitha).
Rockhaven’s Residents
Xirklx’s Residents (Skeva)
AcharatShaman and chieftain of Xirklx.
HoshShodeth warrior. Second in command.
NobuShodeth warrior.
PothYoung shodeth warrior.
Places
RockhavenAn imposing granite fortress built into the rugged landscape of Agratis.
Barony of Agratis
A barony grown rich from its lumber and trade agreements with Brighton. Agratis is ruled by Lord Malcolm Roberts.
Barony of Rulana
The richest and most prosperous of Kettering's territories, Rulana is ruled from Brighton not by a baron, but by the Earl of Kettering himself.
Brighton
A prosperous city located at the joining of three rivers, the Silvercross, Highbrook, and Whitecrest. It is the seat of power for the entire earldom and is known for its shipbuilding industry and as a trading gateway to the Barrens Ocean.
Earldom of Kettering
The southwestern territory of the fiefdom of Seacea. Made up of the baronies of Agratis, Fallmere, and Rulana. Kettering is ruled by the Roberts family.
Kirschnick
A city lying between Norwynne and Brighton on Galway Road.
Xirklx
An underground city located beneath Brighton.
The Series