Sequel to Leviathan--Coming Soon!

Ever been hooked on a Scott Westerfeld book? If so, we probably don't need to mention that he's the author of Uglies, Midnighters, Peeps, and his latest, a steampunk adventure called Leviathan.

Set in the backdrop of the first World War, you know Leviathan must be an alternate history when you start reading about genetically-modified animals. A few historical facts are the same--but the rest is completely changed. In this world, Clankers want to take over the world with machinery. The Darwinists specialize in biotech. Both sides are fighting for a different vision of the world. Who will win?

Fans of Leviathan are gearing up for the release of Book 2, Behemoth, on October 5.

Detailed, stylistic artwork helps establish the scene in Book 1:

Westerfeld says, "We decided to make the books look like they were published back in 1914, when almost all books (even adult) were illustrated. So Keith created a sort of “Victorian manga” style, part steampunk and part old-fashioned biotech."

Enjoy this Leviathan book trailer: