SynopsisIn a world of steam and clockwork, evil forces are at work. Jackson Thwaite is unaware of the constant battles fought to keep Norlandia safe. After the accident that took his parents lives, he's just another poor soul in Makewright Orphanage. Surviving the day is the only thing on his mind. He's about to learn that the orphanage hides a secret. Although he doesn't know it, Jackson has been selected to join the ranks of the Orphan Detectives. They're a secret group, dedicated to maintaining the peace and stability of the realm. Jessamine Batterlee, a seasoned detective, is to be his teacher. But could she ever become more than that? Their foe, in Jackson's first case with the detectives, is armed with the latest devices that perverted science has devised. Control of Norlandia and everyone in it is his ultimate aim. All that stands between civilisation and anarchy are Jackson, Jessamine, and the rest of The Orphan Detectives. Jackson, although he doesn't know it, holds the key to success or failure. Lives will be lost and saved; dangers will be faced. Hard decisions must be taken. Can Jackson and Jessamine survive when all seems lost?, Is Jackson Thwaite ready to discover the secret of Makewright Orphanage? Although he doesn't know it, he has been selected to be part of something vital to the land of his birth. Norlandia is a country under threat, as never before. The old heroes are but a memory, while evil forces gather, seeking power. They are armed with the latest devices that perverted science has devised. Control of Norlandia and everyone in it is their ultimate aim. Who will stand in their way? Under the command of the mysterious Mortimer Langdon, all that stands between civilisation and anarchy are Jackson and the rest of The Orphan Detectives. "A fantastical world filled with gears, pneumatics, airships, and intrigue aplenty that kept everyone on their toes." "This is definitely a page-turner."