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The Martian Emperor (A Chronological Man Adventure) (The Chronological Man Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Andrew Mayne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 2: The Chronological Man

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The thrilling second Chronological Man Adventure!

When a giant airship descends on New York City in 1892 and threatens destruction if the world doesn’t submit to the Martian flag, it’s up to the mysterious Smith, inventor and adventurer to find out what forces are at work.

From the dangerous basement fan-tan parlors of Chinatown to the top of the Statue of Liberty’s torch, Smith and his brilliant assistant, April Malone, will have to unravel the clues and avoid danger lurking behind every corner. To stop the menace they’ll need to enlist the help of Theodore Roosevelt and other early twentieth-century heroes.

The second book in The Chronological Man series, The Martian Emperor combines mystery, airship battles and backroom Tammany Hall politics against the backdrop of a world on the verge of war.

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Kevin T. Collins, an Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator, is an actor, singer, recording artist, and director who can be seen off Broadway, on television, and in films.

Andrew Mayne is the Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Girl Beneath the Sea and Black Coral in his Underwater Investigation Unit series; The Naturalist, Looking Glass, Murder Theory, and Dark Pattern in his Naturalist series; Angel Killer, "Fire in the Sky," Name of the Devil, and the Edgar Award-nominated Black Fall in his Jessica Blackwood series; and the Station Breaker novels. The star of Discovery Channel's Shark Week special "Andrew Mayne: Ghost Diver" and A&E's Don't Trust Andrew Mayne, he is also a magician who started his first world tour as an illusionist when he was a teenager and went on to work behind the scenes for Penn & Teller, David Blaine, and David Copperfield. Ranked as the fifth-bestselling independent author of the year by Amazon UK, he currently works with OpenAI on applied artificial intelligence. For more on him and his work, visit www.andrewmayne.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006O3T7WO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 19, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 19, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 549 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #74,249 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #83 in Steampunk Science Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #155 in Alternative History
- #255 in Alternate History Science Fiction (Books)

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Andrew Mayne is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose books include The Naturalist, a Thriller Award finalist and Black Fall an Edgar Award finalist Black Fall. He’s the star of the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week special Andrew Mayne: Ghost Diver, where he swam alongside great white sharks using an underwater invisibility suit he designed and also was the star of A&E’s Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne. He currently serves as the Science Communicator for OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT and GPT-4.

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lisa m bartorillo

Lots of fun

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018

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I started out reading Mr. Mayne's books with The Naturalist. I was hooked. I then read its sequel. When I found that the next book in the series won't be out until next February I went looking for something else by this author. I found this book and the first in the series, The Chronological Man. So I thought I'd give it a try. What fun reads. Both are novellas so even though I couldn't put them down, they were short reads for me. They were interesting to say the least. The plot moved along and although it was resolved there are still some unanswered questions. Who is Smith really? He has a sister?! And what about April? I could use another book in this series. Seriously I could. I hope Mr. Mayne is listening. As I said this book has a good plot, interesting characters and was fun to read. What more could you ask for? If you're a Doctor Who fan you too will find this a can't put down book and even if you're not.

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C. Andersen

Good story, poor editing

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021

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If you have read the first chronological man novel, you will likely enjoy this one. Same protagonists, plus some historical characters. This series is like an American steampunk version of Doctor Who -- fun, and a fast-paced read.

That said, the author seems to have bypassed the services of a good editor. The draft I read had extensive typos and misused words, which an editor or good proofreader would have caught.

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Tim Wooten

needs a proofreader

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

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Fun read, but filled with errors. Surely he can afford a proofreader! All the mistakes distracted me from the story, which otherwise was good.

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Jill Connley

SO fun!

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2012

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Since I have gotten my kindle, I have been scooping up as many $.99 books from indie authors as I could. The Chronological Man series is one of the most fun new series I have discovered! The reason I have chosen to review Martian Emperor is because it was my favorite of the two novels currently in the series. Anyway, where to begin?!

The two main characters (April and Smith) are so much fun! I could see some of myself in April and I thought Smith was funny and charming. After reading the first Chronological Man book, I was delighted to find out that there was another and I immediately snatched it up and read it in one sitting.

I especially enjoy the way that the author is able to bring a little of his magical background and a little historical elements to the story in a way that works. I will definitely be waiting for everything this author has to offer!

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Douglas

Better editing, please!

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024

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Andrew, you are a great storyteller and I read all that you write but this one seemed like a draft that got published unedited . Misspellings, punctuation, etc. And word misuse, for instance, wench in stead if winch. C'mon,man you're better than that!

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Tedrick

Smith and April Malone are quite the duo

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023

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I’m hoping and praying for a third installment of this series. Smith and April Malone are an amazing pair of crime solvers. I love the historical and scientific aspects of his writing.

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Danny Norbury

Reason #4 to Become a Mayne-iac

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2012

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I will confess that I am a Mayne-iac. On my Listmania "Best Bargain Reads for the Kindle" he holds numerous spots (including #1). My love of this author began when I read Public Enemy Zero, ebbed a bid with The Grendel's Shadow, then became firmly cemented with The Chronological Man: The Monster in the Mist. I found his skill, particularly his knack at writing thoroughly captivating adventures in different and distinct genres to be first rate. It got to the point where I would often pop in on his author's page to see if he had anything new out.

What a great Christmas gift it was to discover that a new Chronological Man had been released. I was eager to jump in and follow the adventures of the elusive Dr. Who/Tony Stark/Sherlock Holmes mashup that is the main character Smith; a man who lives in suspended animation only to awake when he is most needed. I was hoping to find him solving more mysteries with the use of his brilliant machines, preternatural deductions, and the ever plucky Miss April Malone. And I am happy to report I was not dissappointed.

Where TMitM had more of a Steampunk vibe, this second installment fits squarely in realm of the serial adventure, the pulp or dime novel. It would not be a stretch to see Smith cross paths with The Shadow or Doc Savage or The Avenger. Mr. Mayne works this vibe brilliantly as he charges our hero with the task of saving the world from a Martian invasion he is sure is a hoax. By employing a larger landscape (19th century New York) and a cast of historical characters (Teddy Roosevelt says hi!) Mayne kicks his series into high gear. And like the serials from which he draws his inspiration, we are faced with non-stop action that will leave you breathlessly turning pages until the very satisfying conclusion.

Readers new to the series may sense a lack of character development that does not fully explain the mutual attraction between Smith and Ms. Malone. They may also feel slightly lost regarding Smith's "long naps" and references to events long passed. If so shame on you. For 99 cents you should be reading both The Monster in the Mist and The Martian Emperor...back to back...now! Read together, any cracks will surely be cemented over and what will be left is a solid body of work that is so entertaining you will wish there was a donation box on Amazon so that you could support Mr. Mayne even further.

Favorite quote: "You don't elevate a society by putting a diffferent set of crooks in charge to steal and put their boots on our necks. You elevate society by not putting the crooks in charge."

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Mjman

It'd make a fantastical movie

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023

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Very creative and almost cheesy but an enjoyable read. Lots of grammatical and punctuation errors. If you enjoyed Sherlock Holmes remakes and that type thing you'll love it

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Roser

Well written and nice to read

Reviewed in Spain on February 28, 2017

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This is the second part of the Chronological man series. Written without high ambitions, it is a nice serie, well written and well developed. Interesting and perfect to spend an afternoon enjoying a good novella.

NickB

Ripping yarn

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2012

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Enjoyable easy to read adventure. This is the second in the series so don't start with this book. I like the characters and am intrigued by the sub plot that runs through the stories. My only plea to the author is not go down the 'will they won't they' road with the main characters - be radical and get them together! Will I buy the next in the series? Yes. It isn't an epic, it is good fun and a great read at the end of or better yet during a busy day.

Djgos

Better than the first one.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2022

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This one feels like it has more substance and, while it takes a while, we get a deeper sense of Smith.

millywhiz

Tremendous fun

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2012

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This is a Boys Own adventure for grown ups, not at all the kind of thing I would normally read but Mayne writes well enough that I thoroughly enjoy his work regardless of the story. He evokes the world of the Chronological Man vividly, and when you read this series, you inhabit a fictional world that makes me think of the Day the Earth Stood Still (the Michael Rennie classic version) set in Jack the Ripper's London of 1888. Highly recommended,

Eagleeye

Good read if you enjoy Jules Verne type of books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2013

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The book is a sequel to the first in the Chronological Man series, the story is what you expect if you read book 1. I enjoy the escapism, adventure and historical disposition of the books. The romance between the two main characters builds in this adventure but does not take over the story line a pleasant change from some books.

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