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Prepare for a steam-powered adventure in the sequel to Tales of a Vernian Youth: The Magician and the Mechanical Doll. Join Octavian and Replika, our intrepid travelers stranded in an alternate reality, as they stumble upon a steampunk city brimming with mystery…and an unhealthy amount of pirates! Determined to escape their clutches, Octavian and Replika embark on a hair-raising journey into the city’s steamy underbelly.

As they explore, they find a familiar computer that could be the key to finding a way home. Now if only they could get their hands on it!

Get ready to be whisked away on a whimsical escapade, encountering an array of colorful characters and making questionable life choices. Hold on tight for a rollercoaster ride that will unleash enough laughter to transform a steam-powered engine into a chuckling tea kettle!

The Tales of a Vernian Youth series is about diverse characters exploring unique worlds where they learn about magic, friendship, and OPP (other people’s problems). Their quest to return to their home reality takes them to destinations that are sometimes wildly different from and other times all too similar to their magical world.

Experience characters described by readers as “refreshing” and a writing style compared to Douglas Adams in this exciting series of tales full of humor, adventure, and stuck doors.

Want to read ahead? You can read the story as it’s released on the following serial platforms.

What readers are saying:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Wonderfully Addictive

“How dare you write such wonderfully addicting tales? I can’t wait for more. Keep the tales coming.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Amazing imagination

“Loved the characters. Octavian is not typical and quite refreshing. Can I be Replika in my next life?! Who do I need to speak to?”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A whirlwind of adventure, magic and belly laughs

“Gaius Augustus went above and beyond this story. I felt like Dorothy being wooshed away to Oz when I started Tales of a Vernian Youth. Thoroughly crafted world, rich (and quirky) dialogue, the vision and craftmanship are on point. I believe Gaius must have some magic truly, because this story has cast a spell on me. Standing ovation! Quick, don’t be stuck in a universe where you haven’t read this… !”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Charming and clever

“This is a highly inventive and charming story.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Well Written and Intriguing

“Good world building with a splash of mystery and magic. Interesting read!”

Details:

• Genre: Science Fantasy, Humor, Adventure
• Page Count: 85