Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books that you’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. This week I’m doing something a little different. I heard about this book from The Book Smugglers, and upon closer inspection, I realized that a) it’s being released in a couple of weeks and b) I’ve never heard of this publisher before. I don’t usually highlight books from publishers I’m not familiar with, but I have to make an exception, because this book looks freakin’ AMAZING!
Vermilion by Molly Tanzer. Releases April 15 2015 from Word Horde. Just look at this amazing cover! Seriously, it looks like a graphic novel, but I don’t think it is. I have two words to say about this book: Steampunk. Western. That’s all you need to know:-D Oh, you want the Goodreads description? OK:
Gunslinging, chain smoking, Stetson-wearing Taoist psychopomp, Elouise “Lou” Merriwether might not be a normal 19-year-old, but she’s too busy keeping San Francisco safe from ghosts, shades, and geung si to care much about that. It’s an important job, though most folks consider it downright spooky. Some have even accused Lou of being more comfortable with the dead than the living, and, well… they’re not wrong.
When Lou hears that a bunch of Chinatown boys have gone missing somewhere deep in the Colorado Rockies she decides to saddle up and head into the wilderness to investigate. Lou fears her particular talents make her better suited to help placate their spirits than ensure they get home alive, but it’s the right thing to do, and she’s the only one willing to do it.
On the road to a mysterious sanatorium known as Fountain of Youth, Lou will encounter bears, desperate men, a very undead villain, and even stranger challenges. Lou will need every one of her talents and a whole lot of luck to make it home alive…
From British Fantasy Award nominee Molly Tanzer comes debut novel Vermilion, a spirited weird Western adventure that puts the punk back into steampunk.
Tell me you don’t want to read this! I am so excited about this book I just pre-ordered a copy from the publisher. Let me know what you’re waiting on:-D
That is one very cool looking cover – and the story sounds interesting enough to live up to the promise.
I agree, the story does have a lot to live up to! One of my favorite covers of the year so far:-D
That looks awesome! Nothing wrong (in her line of work) being more ok with the dead than the living 🙂
Oh wow! This looks great! My WoW pick is in my weekly round-up post (below) 🙂
Lipsy @Lipsy Lost & Found recently posted…This Week In Books 01.04.15
That’s an awesome cover! I hope you get a chance to check it out and let us know what you think. Sometimes the smaller publishers are full of surprises. I recently had one of these experiences myself.
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday 04/01/15
I agree, I do love taking chances on small publishers, especially when the package looks this good:-)
Not really my kind of read, but I hope you enjoy it!
My WoW: http://onceuntold.blogspot.com/2015/04/waiting-on-wednesday-hard-to-be-good.html
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That does sound good. I’ve only read one steampunk western so far and I enjoyed that one. SO, added this one to my TBR. Thanks for sharing!
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That cover is awesome! It actually makes me think of Sin City… I’ve never read a western before, specially not a steampunk western, but tempted.
Anne @ Lovely Literature recently posted…Monthly Wrap-Up: March 2015
I’ve read several westerns with either fantasy or science fiction elements, and they are pretty awesome:-)
Can definitely count on you to come up with some really intriguing WoW posts!
Lisa @TenaciousReader recently posted…Monthly Musings – March 2015
Ha ha, thanks Lisa:-)
Is it just me, or are westerns coming back in vogue recently? Can’t complain – I’m loving it! Nothing better than SFF and a little gun slinging action. This looks amazing, and you’re totally right about the graphic novel vibe of the cover art.
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I am so excited to get my copy:-) I don’t preorder a lot of things, but I’m trying this new publisher and the preordered book is signed by the author, so how can I say no to that?
Oh that does look good, I’m gonna have to remember to check it out. Steampunk and Western seems like an odd but winning combo.
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Oooh very interesting sounding! Haven’t heard of that publisher before either but will have to check it out!