Infernal Devices

By: Philip Reeve

Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's Summary

The third thrilling book in the stunning Predator Cities series!

The mighty engines of Anchorage have been rusted and dead for years. The derelict city no longer roams the Ice Wastes, but has settled on the edge of the land that was once America. Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw are happy in the safety of a static settlement, but their daughter, Wren, is desperate for adventure. When a dangerously charming submarine pirate offers her a chance to escape, Wren doesn't think twice about leaving her home and her parents behind. But the pirate wants something in return - Wren must steal the mysterious Tin Book. To do so will ignite a conflict that could tear the whole world apart.

©2005 Philip Reeve (P)2018 Scholastic Inc.

Horrible in the best way

I mean in terms of the story being about complex broken people. Reader beware, this is not a story about saints doing good deeds and not all the good guys get to ride into the sunset. There is a bit of plot contrivance but otherwise the story is compelling, if dark.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fun book

Fun bookThis was a fun book to listen to, The author had a great imagination

stay away

stay away from it. absolutly nothing like 1 and 2. save your money and credits.

4.5 stars

over all love it. got a little dry at a point for me but was good

very good

this was the 3rd book in series and was the best of the 3. I would highly recommend it.

Surprise ending...Love the ride!

This book did not disappoint. Hester is a great anti-hero and Tom is tried and true. I loved the surprise ending. I have to get the next book

Great Series

So much better than the movie, this series follows the story of 3-5 people, all related in a way, to paint the picture of a futuristic regressed world, torn apart by municipal darwinism. It does a great job painting greed and power on both sides of pro-technology and pro-earth and makes the reader stop to think about how much we take for granted.

Good Book

I was thinking this would be the final book in the series but they leave it open for another.

thrilling and adventurous

again I am just blown away at Phillips Reeves ability to tell the story of Hester Shaw and Tom natsworthy, the daughter adds a whole new level to this book series and really elevates in my opinion, I can't wait to start listening to the final book although I do it with a hint of sadness because I don't want the series to be over

Page Turner.

just as good as the first two books. new characters in towns are brilliant. Loved it.

Fantastic

Each book builds on the last, and makes you crave for the next. Simply stunning.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Another Mortal adventure

What did you like most about Infernal Devices?

This book picks up the story of the characters from Predators Gold fifteen years later. The story moves along at quite a pace, linking and interweaving characters from the past.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wren is the new central character, Tom and Hester's daughter, who is whisked away in a limpet submarine to the strange, bohemian city of Brighton. Here characters new and old come together for a thrilling ending.

Which character – as performed by Barnaby Edwards – was your favourite?

Great vocalisation of all the characters, but Cynthia Twite is probably my favourite.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

good book great audio quality<br />

loved it will get the next one. the quality was top notch. and the voice was good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A shallow beginning but strong ending

Initially the book felt disconnected from the previous but the past soon catches up intensely

Great Story, with an even better Performance!

I'm sad that these books seem so short, possibly would be better if the whole series was made one MASSIVE audiobook and could be played back to back. Otherwise, once again, a cracking listen. Barnaby Edwards is a great reader, emotive and imaginative. The jump forward in time from the first two books is a great story device and only increases the wide world of the mortal engines series.

very enjoyable book, a great story and characters.

loved it, had trouble stopping listening to the story, very enjoyable journey with great story .

Fantastic 3rd book in series

I really enjoyed this book. Very exciting fast paced story. I have to read something else in order to savour the last book in the series.

great audiobook

great story, great voice acting. looking forward to listening next audiobook, shame there aren't any more.

Great books read brilliantly.

Although classed as teen fiction I have long thought this does disservice to the work of Philip Reeve which to me demonstrates Tolkien levels of imagination and depth but with a lighter heart.

AMASSING 😆😆😆😆😆😆

Is is so exiting and. Loved it it is the best book that I have ever listened to and I have listened to many books in the past but this is outstanding bravo.