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Ghosts of War

by George Mann
Pyr: Prometheus. Jul. 2011. c.234p. ISBN 9781616143671. pap. $16. FANTASY
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New York City in 1927 suffers from a rash of abductions committed by bizarre, skeletal, mechanical raptors. Tracking down these creatures is the unauthorized mission of playboy Gabriel Cross, otherwise known as "The Ghost," labeled a vigilante by many but recognized as a hero by the few who appreciate his efforts to protect the city. As the country comes closer to war with England, Cross must decide whether the help of a British spy in the apprehension of his target is worth the risk to his national loyalty. This sequel to Ghosts of Manhattan pits the superhero protagonist against a mad scientist in an action-packed story patterned after the pulp fiction novels of the mid-20th century.
VERDICT Fans of steampunk and noir fantasy should enjoy this unassuming adventure.
Reviewed by Jackie Cassada , Jun 15, 2011
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