Mainspring (novel)
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| Mainspring | |
 Cover of 2007 First Edition |
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| Author | Jay Lake |
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| Cover artist | Stephane Martiniere |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Publication date | June 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardbound) |
| Pages | 320 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-7653-1708-7 |
| Followed by | Escapement |
Mainspring is the third novel from writer Jay Lake. It is a science fiction novel, of the sub genre steampunk; this novel has also been classified as Clockpunk.
This novel is to be followed by the upcoming sequel Escapement.
[edit] Plot summary
Mainspring is the story of a young clockmaker's apprentice, who is visited by the Archangel Gabriel. He is told that he must take the Key Perilous and rewind the Mainspring of the Earth. It is running down, and disaster to the planet will ensue if it's not rewound. From innocence and ignorance to power and self-knowledge, the young man will make the long and perilous journey to the South Polar Axis, to fulfill the commandment of his God.
