Lost Things [NOOK Book]

A wondrous and imaginatie classic.

(I’ll state for the record now that I got this ebook as an advance reader, and devoured it start to finish in one tingling run-through)

Lost Things is quite possibly the best book I’ve read all year, and the definition of exactly what I like the most is as tricky to pin down as its subject matter.

I’m not sure what enthralled me the most: the perfectly paced, desperate chase across 1929 USA, France and Italy (complete with the most exquisitely described Airship you could imagine), or the brilliant occult-based sections where the Lodge, comprising our Heroes Alma, Jerry, Mitch and Lewis, flex their powerful but loosely trained Hermetic and Oracular abilities, or the overriding plot that describes the dark designs of a demon that wore the skin of Emperors and villains past and seeks more power again, or perhaps it’s just the sheer level of detail that brightens this story to a gleaming finish without showing off how clever the research is.

You really are in 1929 here: the flying of new, powerfully-engined mail and passenger planes, the clothes and fashions, the architecture, the pre-feminist social attitudes, the occasionally xenophobic, post-Great War spirit of entrepreneurialism – it’s all rendered in such rich detail that you are swept along as the plot unfolds and our group of willing but nervous Heroes pursue their quarry back to where it was first bound, with many twists, turns and clever interventions along the way.
The underlying tale of romance, both present and past, and strong moral belief, keeps the group together in faith as much as hope, and arms them suitably for the final conflict.

There’s a tie in here to the brilliant OCLT series – with references to Geoffrey Bullfinch, and you can see the streams of the occult flowing across the decades to the more modern titles in the series.
A real seat of the pants ride, you’ll breathlessly follow the group as they use instinct and ingenuity to meet their challenges head on.

Written with sublime skill and art, this book will appeal to fans of historical thrillers, magical adventure and occult fantasy alike.

13 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

I'm a long time fan of Melissa Scott, and a more recent fan of J

I'm a long time fan of Melissa Scott, and a more recent fan of Jo Graham, so I started this book with high expectations, and I'm happy to say it lived up to them. While this is a fantasy story, not historical fiction, the authors' research appears to have been meticulous, lending the fantastic elements credibility. I'm something of a history geek, particular 20th century occult history, and they nailed the feeling and supporting details of their hermetic lodge perfectly, while avoiding the temptation to share all their research with the reader which bogs down so many historical settings.

I found the characters both likeable and believable. There are no larger than life heroes here - all are believable, flawed people. They've survived the horrors of the first World War with scars of one sort or another - physical, mental or both, but they're going on with their lives, and committed to doing work they believe in.

The plot flows naturally. The pressure on the characters to prevent disaster builds steadily, but manages to avoid having any of the increasingly hazardous setbacks appear to be contrived purely for the sake of adding tension.

I'm looking forward to the sequel, which I understand is already underway, with impatience.

12 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

great book!!!

if you love ships you will love this!!!!!

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

I've read many books throughout the years. It's really hard to n

I've read many books throughout the years. It's really hard to nail down what exactly is just so good about this book. The main characters are not only likeable but believable. None of them are perfect. They all have their own set of flaws and it makes them work for me as believable fictional characters. The historical descriptions are fun and informative without being 'bookish'. I would highly recommend this story to anyone who loves historical action books.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very well thought out plot and characters. If you are a history

Very well thought out plot and characters. If you are a history buff this book really hits the time frame well.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

An Occult Adventure

This was a great read- well-written, fast-paced yet intelligent with vibrant characters, great historical detail from the early 20s, and intruiging occult flourishes. A great buy, and authors I would love to visit again. Can't wait for the sequel...or to check out the O.C.L.T. series.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Brilliant historical fantasy!  Well crafted action sequences and

Brilliant historical fantasy!  Well crafted action sequences and characters you really care about give a sense of urgency to an adventure plot that reminds me of Indiana Jones!

A very good tale set in the very early years of aviation, with c

A very good tale set in the very early years of aviation, with characters that are so very real they come out to greet you. The details of early aircraft and dirigibles, and the very act of flying these machines, are incredible. These details are important to the tale, but the real tale is one of occult practices, and the struggle between good and bad by a band of semi-superhero's against an ancient demon set loose upon the earth by an archeological find in Italy. The character's fit into the historical atmosphere of the tale with finesse, and follow through the ever increasing drama they are thrust into with bravado. There did seem to be a few dry spots in the tale, that slowed the story to a crawl, much like the speed of the early aircraft within the story. However, these may have been intentional to give the feel of early flight, and to develope character and plot--a honing of these points to a tee. An incredible tale. Entertaining, and recommended for a stirring of the imagination.

Awesome book!

A very good, fast read. Not what i expected but very enjoyable. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

interesting trip into early aviation

the story reflects the days of early aviation and the abandon with which they followed their dreams.

A poor read

This is a dull story that drags on in when it shouldnt and when it should be more detailed it's a simple paragraph. I found it a hard book to read that was very confusing.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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