Leviathan

Written by Scott Westerfeld · Illustrated by Keith Thompson

Book #1 in the Leviathan series

Two enemies unite aboard a whale airship, altering their fates amidst World War I's chaos.

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440 pages· 77,962 words· Est. 7 hour read· 790L

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On the brink of World War I, Prince Aleksandar flees betrayal with only a battle-worn machine and loyal crew. Meanwhile, Deryn Sharp, a girl posing as a boy, excels in the British Air Service. Their worlds collide aboard the Leviathan, a whale airship, as they embark on a globe-spanning adventure. With war looming, can they navigate their differences and secrets to survive? Their journey promises to reshape their destinies forever.

From the publisher

It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet. Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battle-torn Stormwalker and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She’s a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. With the Great War brewing, Alek’s and Deryn’s paths cross in the most unexpected way…taking them both aboard the Leviathan on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure. One that will change both their lives forever.

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