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In 1866, the three protagonists set off from Prague on the train the Elizabeth to retrieve Professor Xiau Kang's wife in Singapore. Along the way, Celwyn's magic becomes the central focus. Everything is based upon the question, "what if?" The trip is fraught with unexplained occurrences, murders, magic, and more adventure. Along the way, the author Jules Verne crashes his hot air balloon next to their train in order to join their entourage. Once they arrive in Singapore they are attacked and eventually end up on the Nautilus with Captain Nemo. It seems that Professor Kang, automat and book lover, is also one of the few experts in the world on the basics of building a flying machine, something very much desired by Nemo. Months later, after their return to Prague, Celwyn is wounded again and dies, just Kang rendezvous with the Nautilus and Captain Nemo.
Music Shall Untune the Sky by Lou Kemp
Series: Celwyn Book #1
Published by Kindle on 08/20/2021
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, International Crime, Magical Realism, Mystery, Historical Fantasy
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 354
Source: Received from the author or publisher for review.
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About Lou Kemp
From Lou Kemp:
Early work was horror and suspense, later work morphed into a combination of magical realism, mystery, and adventure painted with a horrific element as needed.
I’m one of those writers who doesn’t plan ahead, no outlines, no clue, sometimes write myself into a corner. Atmospheric music in the background helps entice the moodier muse that must be present. Black by Pearl Jam is one that really helps.
Chronological milestones:
1988-1993
Short stories in small presses Crossroads, Eldritch Tales, Nightmares, Heliocentric Net, Cabal Asylum, Black October, and Pirate Writings.
1994
Santa Barbara Writers Conference SF/Fantasy/Horror award.
2000-2003
Wrote some really crappy books.
2002
Barnes and Noble anthology 365 Scary Stories
2003-2004
Ghost story anthologies Monsters From Memphis and More Monsters From Memphis. Possible to find old copies on Amazon.
2003
Began work on Sea of the Vanities.
2005
Honorable mention from Ellen Datlow in The Years Best Fantasy and Horror for one of my short stories.
2009
Anthology story Sherlock’s Opera, Seattle Noir edited by Curt Colbert, Akashic Books. Available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble online.
May 1, 2009
2009 The anthology story Sherlock’s Opera appeared in Seattle Noir, edited by Curt Colbert, Akashic Books. Available through Amazon or Barnes and Noble online. Booklist published a favorable review of my contribution to the anthology.
2010 My story, In Memory of the Sibylline, was accepted into the best-selling MWA anthology Crimes by Moonlight, edited by Charlaine Harris. The immortal magician Celwyn makes his first appearance in print.
2018 The story, The Violins Played before Junstan is published in the MWA anthology Odd Partners, edited by Anne Perry. The Celwyn series begins.
Book 1, The Violins Played before Junstan reissued with the publisher, the 4 Horsemen on 10-17-22. The 4 Horsemen will publish the remaining books in the series beginning with Music Shall Untune the Sky, The Raven and the Pig, The Pirate Danced, and the Automat Died.
The companion book, Farm Hall continues the story of Pelaez, another immortal magician, and Celwyn's brother will also be available.
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