Wires and Wings: The Puzzle Box chronicles Book IV

There are multiple storylines in this series. I love it. The enigmatic Jeb has helped Amanda flee Boston, avoiding the law but also placing her prize possession at risk when it's left behind. As she travels, the great American West that Amanda discovers in 1891 is not the one she's read about. Unions vie for control of rail yards. The quest for copper, for electric wires, has left pollution and great conflict in its wake. She stumbles into ethnic tensions she never knew existed. I've learned quite a lot about this important time period in U.S. history, but the story has always kept me entertained. Amanda longs to escape yet again, but when she does, she faces a level of desolation and desperation she never thought possible. Meanwhile, back in Boston, a petty criminal and a gifted scientist fight their own reckless battles.

Book IV follows in the path of the previous books in the series, developing the heroine and the puzzlebox storylines, but also using these stories to provide a view of the important happenings of the era. Not only the developments in electricity, but also labor movements, women's rights, and the continuing fallout of a civil war barely a generation past.

The book consisted of multiple narratives, yet it was not difficult to comprehend and connect with each of them. With its descriptive and lifelike depictions, the book effectively transports the reader to the time period being portrayed. Personally, I found reading this book to be an enjoyable experience.

The fourth installment in this series continues the amazing storylines in the late 1890s. The reader is thrown into a cross-country journey where he meets some unforgettable characters. Filled with vivid images, the book places the reader in the period, experiencing the technological wonders of the age.

Lots of stories with enigmatic and interesting twists and fascinating characters. Recommended.

Vivid descriptions and characters. The sense of time and place help paint a vivid picture of both New England and the American West in the late 1800s.

I enjoyed reading this book. It included a series of stories but nonetheless it was easy to follow along and become in tune with the stories. It was highly imaginative and keeps you wanting more of it. Highly recommend it!

I think this one is my favorite in the series. The author digs deep and really brings it. Highly recommend!