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Fire, Steel & Petroleum: A Dieselpunk Short Story Kindle Edition

by Glynn Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 138 ratings
From the author of Starship’s Mage, this short, magazine-style dieselpunk story delivers on action and an Arthurian hopepunk style.
Raiders have burned the village. With innocents in danger, a Knight must stand.
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  1. Print length
    14 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    August 16, 2023
  5. File size
    2.2 MB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CFYMMKRK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faolan's Pen Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 14 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 138 ratings

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Glynn Stewart

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Glynn Stewart is the author of Starship’s Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible–but only because of magic. His other works include science fiction series Peacekeepers of Sol, Scattered Stars, and Castle Federation, as well as the urban fantasy series ONSET and Changeling Blood.

Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Alberta with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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Customers have mixed opinions about the short story's length, with some finding it a good solid action piece while others feel it's too brief. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as well written.

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"...Stewart is a good writer and this is a wonderful way to get a taste of his writing style, but I wanted more from this than I got...." Read more

"...The setting is well written and the idea of combining a diesel-like world with a medieval-style Knight is highly original...." Read more

"...It’s well written, but frustratingly short." Read more

9 customers mention "Short story"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the length of this short story, with some finding it a good solid action piece while others feel it is too brief.

"Glynn is one of my go to authors for fun reads. Lots of action, well crafted plots and dialog. This needs to be a full book series." Read more

"...It’s well written, but frustratingly short." Read more

"This is a good solid action story that accomplishes what the author set out to do, but it begins in media res and ends in that manner as well...." Read more

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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very short teaser
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
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    Glynn is one of my go to authors for fun reads. Lots of action, well crafted plots and dialog. This needs to be a full book series.
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  • E. M. Lipes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Action Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    This is a good solid action story that accomplishes what the author set out to do, but it begins in media res and ends in that manner as well. It's a snapshot of a larger tale, essentially, and partially unsatisfying in that regard. Stewart is a good writer and this is a wonderful way to get a taste of his writing style, but I wanted more from this than I got. (I know that sounds weird, but I'm perfectly okay with this story because it means I would have preferred a novel of his instead of a short story. It's a good little interlude! Bring on the novels!)
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  • Charles
    3.0 out of 5 stars A too short story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
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    Not really a short story but a scene. The opening promised a lot but the story couldn’t deliver a resolution. The setting is well written and the idea of combining a diesel-like world with a medieval-style Knight is highly original. If the purpose was to tease the reader, it was successful. The author proved they can engage the reader with their prose and tempt them with longer works that might be worth sampling.
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  • Modi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very short…
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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    Not enough to understand what’s going on, too many ideas and hints thrown around without enough story to answer them. It’s well written, but frustratingly short.
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  • R. L. Jernigan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Short Story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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    Read as an ARC. This one is a very short story that serves as an introduction to this new universe. I will be interested to read more. This one only gets the 4 stars because it is so short that neither the universe nor the characters really have any chance at development. Think of it as a 'trailer' for the books to come!
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  • Jonathan A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Post apocalyptic Knight
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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    I think this is my first introduction to Dieselpunk.
    The idea of motorcycle riding gunslinging knight protecting the realm was an interesting one for me.
    This is a short story, but it had me wishing and hoping for more of the story and more of the world.

    I received an advanced review copy and these are my honest opinions.
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  • Ed_A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Would like to read more!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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    Very interesting story. Post Apocalyptic with Knights that guard the realm on motorcycles. Knight of Cadrellion Afageon must by time for the villagers so they can escape the raiders. Loved it! Hope more is coming soon.
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  • Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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    This is a short, so it leaves more questions than answers, but that's the point. I'm really curious to learn more about this world and its people.

    Motorcycle knights is a fascinating concept to me, too.
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    2.0 out of 5 stars vergleichsweise langweilig
    Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2023
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    zu kurze Story, kein Zusammenhang mit den anderen Welten, und ohne Kontext
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  • Anna McCormack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard-hitting heroism
    Reviewed in Australia on May 6, 2025
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    Modern and medieval meet in a masterful tale of knight errantry. A quick exciting read for any age .. ..
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  • Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars More please
    Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2023
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    A nice teaser. Looking forward to more. Love steampunk stories, be watching for a release that is longer and I can escape to it.
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  • J. Brandes
    1.0 out of 5 stars Really?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2023
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    I won’t be buying the rest of the book, or the series.
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  • AA Lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dystopian Retelling of Horatius at the Bridge?
    Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2023
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    This is almost like a dystopian retelling of Horatius at the Bridge. I got lots of Arthurian knightly vibes from this scene, so I recommend this to fans of Arthurian legend. However, the story seems a little too abrupt - more like a recording of a scene than a story. I hope the author plans to flesh this out because I can see a novel similar to Martin's "Wasteland Marshals" arising out of this scene.
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