The Aeronaut's Windlass
Published in 2015, The Aeronaut's Windlass is a steampunk and epic fantasy novel by Jim Butcher. It deals with ship captains, air warfare and airships.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, and 41 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list in 2015.
At about 630 pages, most readers finish it in 11–12 hours.
About The Aeronaut's Windlass
Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity. Within their halls, the ruling aristocratic houses develop scientific marvels, foster trade alliances, and maintain fleets of airships to keep the peace. Captain Grimm commands the merchant ship Predator. Loyal to Spire Albion, he has taken their side in the cold war with Spire Aurora, disrupting the enemy’s shipping lines by attacking their cargo vessels. But when the Predator is damaged in combat, Grimm joins a team of Albion agents on a vital mission in exchange for fully restoring his ship. And as Grimm undertakes this task, he learns that the conflict between the Spires is merely a premonition of things to come. Humanity’s ancient enemy, silent for more than ten thousand years, has begun to stir once more. And death will follow in its wake...
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 2016 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2016 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Hardcover Fiction, 2015
Quick answers
Who wrote The Aeronaut's Windlass?
The Aeronaut's Windlass was written by Jim Butcher and first published in 2015.
What genre is The Aeronaut's Windlass?
It is usually shelved as Steampunk, Epic Fantasy and Airships & Sky Pirates.
How long is The Aeronaut's Windlass?
The median edition has 630 pages, about 11–12 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Aeronaut's Windlass?
Readers who like it often enjoy Jack Cloudie: A Novel (Jackelian World), Prudence and The Doomsday Vault.
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