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Mortal Engines Quartet Series

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The Mortal Engines Quartet is the UK and original title of a series of four novels, written by the British author Philip Reeve.AKA:The Hungry City ChroniclesPredator CitiesMortal Engines
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Book 1
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Mortal Engines
Philip Reeve - 2004-09-01 (first published in 2001)
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In a world of Municipal Darwinism, where cities hunt and devour each other, London is hiding from bigger, hungrier cities. But as Lord Mayor Mangus Crome's plans unfold, chaos ensues. Tom, a third-class apprentice, saves London's Head Historian from a young assassin's attack and is thrust into a dangerous adventure that takes him to the Out-Country. Author Philip Reeve presents a dark and unforgettable story filled with betrayal and surprises.
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Book 2
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Predator's Gold
Philip Reeve - 2006-01-01 (first published in 2003)
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Embark on an epic adventure across exotic lands in Mortal Engines Book 2: Predator's Gold by Philip Reeve. After London's destruction, Tom and Hester trade with airships and seek refuge in the ice city of Anchorage, which is plagued by ghosts and madness. As they set out to explore the Dead Continent of North America, they must navigate danger and conflict in a breathtaking world of imagination. Don't miss this sequel to the visionary classic that inspired a major motion picture!
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Simon Smith
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Book 3
#3
Infernal Devices
Philip Reeve - 2011-01-01 (first published in 2005)
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Adventure awaits in the third book of the Predator Cities series. Settled on the edge of the once great America, Anchorage is no longer a roaming city. In its place, Tom and Hester have built a safe static settlement for themselves and their daughter Wren. But Wren longs for excitement and leaps at the chance to escape with a charismatic submarine pirate. The price? Steal the Tin Book and ignite a conflict that could shatter the world. Don't miss this thrilling tale of action and danger.
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Simon Smith
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Book 4
#4
A Darkling Plain
Philip Reeve - 2007-01-01 (first published in 2006)
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In the final installment of the acclaimed Predator Cities series, London lies in ruins and Tom and Wren must navigate its dark underbelly to uncover a game-changing secret. Meanwhile, Hester battles a powerful enemy with the potential to wipe out humanity. Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, A Darkling Plain is a thrilling finale to an epic series.
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