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A DEADLY ASSASSIN. A MYSTERiOUS WEAPON. A NATION ON THE BRINK OF WAR. When the world's deadliest assassin - The Chameleon - escapes from a high-security prison in the English countryside, Jack and his friends vow to track him down in their most dangerous case yet. Travelling to New York, a bustling city filled with airships, steamcars and exciting new ideas, they uncover a dangerous plot that threatens the president's life and brings the nation to the brink of civil war. Can Jack track down the Chameleon in time? And just what is the mysterious Whip of Fire that has the power to wreak destruction across the globe? With all its twists and turns and helter-skelter action, The Steampunk Detective Adventures are addictive stories and a spellbinding mashup of steampunk and Sherlock Holmes. Its non-stop action adventure will particularly appeal to reluctant male readers, and anyone who enjoy a baffling mystery mixed in with their science-fiction.

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Darrell Pitt is a prolific author, with more than two dozen novels in print. Writing for both young and old alike, his many books traverse multiple genres including cozy mysteries, adventure and science-fiction stories. Residing in Melbourne, Australia, Darrell shares his home with his wife and says he owns too many books (as if such a thing were possible!) His literary journey began with a passion for crafting short stories in his youth, eventually evolving into full-length novels. Among his accolades, ""A Toaster on Mars"" earned a prestigious spot on the shortlist for the 2017 Russell Prize, showcasing Darrell's unique brand of humour. His novel, ""The Firebird Mystery"", received commendation from The Children's Book Council of Australia as a Notable book in 2015. Darrell's Teen Superhero series has also garnered widespread acclaim, while his Rosie Ryan books offer delightful mysteries set in a distinctly Australian environment.

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