The debut novel of Callum Mackay.
The Aerial Escape series follows the adventures of the Escapists, a crew of misfit adventurers and pirates in their mighty skyship: the Escapement, as they traverse the skies and cities that float there since the destruction and desolation that has occurred over much of the known world.
Welcome to the post apocalyptic and recovering world and those that live in one of the few prosperous land based countries; Eierlant. We follow to story of Jacob Von Ballius, the youngest son of the Von Ballius family, rulers of Eierlant. Jacob has everything he could ever ask for ranging from amazing food to incredible books but he is not content. Not happy with a life of leisure he begins breaking away from his family's ways and, with his like minded friend Benjamin Arpeggio, a fellow aristocrat who has an affinity for gadgets and tinkering. Together they meet Lord Illusion, a street con artist with a heart of gold, and General Muffins, a young homeless girl with amnesia and serious sweet tooth and militaristic demeanour. Together, the four of them become inseparable and begin their adventures as The Escapists.
Keep your eyes open for Aerial Escape: Volume II - Heist at the Masquerade.
