Leviathan Series

Brief Synopsis: Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is the the only remaining family member of Arch Duke Ferdinand, and he is running for his life. This is a steampunk alternative history of World War I, illustrated by Keith Thompson. This series is full of adventure, walking machines, and living airships. 

Historical Links: The Great War, Maps of the Great War, Technology, Weaponry and Communications in 1918

A lavishly illustrated, full-color companion to Scott Westerfeld’s New York Times bestselling Leviathan trilogy. A must-have for any fan of Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan trilogy, The Manual of Aeronautics is an illustrated guide to the inner workings of the Darwinist and Clanker powers. Loaded with detailed descriptions and elaborate, four-color illustrations of Darwinist beasties and Clanker walkers, weapons, transport, and uniforms, this manual highlights the international powers that Deryn and Alek encounter throughout their around-the-world adventures. This guide draws back the curtain and reveals the inner depths of Westerfeld’s fascinating alternative world. (IndieBound)

Fan Fiction based on this series

Fiction Read-Alikes: 

• Fisher, Catherine. Incarceron
• Oppel, Kenneth. Airborn
• Pullman, Philip. The Golden Compass
• Nix, Garth. Keys to the Kingdom 
• Reeve, Philip. Fever Crumb
• Reeve, Philip. Larklight: A Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the Farthest Reaches of Space
• Verne, Jules. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
• Wells, H.W. The Time Machine

Scott Westerfeld & Alan Cumming