A good start for a new series.

NOTE: I was given a free copy of this book to review. This has not influenced the honesty of the review.

I enjoyed this book. Good characters, good action, good pace, well narrated. Well worth a listen.

My major criticism would be that it didn't have enough world-building for my tastes. I wanted more of the history how things came to be how they are. It didn't stop me enjoying the story, but it did mean that I didn't enjoy it as much as I might have...

Edit: I would recommend reading the prequel "The Digital Meltdown" first. Much more world-building in there,

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Good fun Thirty-Nine Steps stuff

Really, I would have gone with 4.5. It was fun, a bit implausible in parts but if you like the atmosphere of John Buchan stuff (and I do), then it's great stuff. I'm not sure that a de-industrialised future would look like this, but if you can suspend your disbelief there is some sly humour looking back at our own era, which I appreciated.

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Great fun story

In a future without plastic, the world has entered a new steam age. Harry Lampeter comes to the attention of MI6 and is sent north to spy on the Scottish Invasion of England, then the American peacekeepers arrive. This is a fascination entertaining steam punk adventure with a light hearted style, satirical wit and some really nice touches. Well written with fun characters. I like Harry's sense of humour and attitude. Telford's more restrained ~Scottish personality, Love Harry's boss. A super start to a series that I will be following with interest I haver already bought the next one. The narrator is great, has a excellent easy to listen to voice and a good range. Hugely enjoyable. I Received a complimentary copy from the author and am leaving a honest voluntary review

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Unique twist on dystopian fiction!

Roger Ley has created a clever little masterpiece in this story! His Steampunk world involving war, spy craft and debauchery is quite entertaining. Paired with Craig Bowles as Narrator ( one of my absolute favorite narrators) , it is simple the perfect way to spend an afternoon!

Don’t be fooled by the short length of the story! At no point is it rushed or cut short. I am very happy to have have spent my time with Harry Lampeter!

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Brilliantly believable

How do you know when you're totally invested in a book? Let me tell you how it feels for me. I was listening to Graig Bowles narrating Harry Lampeter and the War with Scotland by Roger Ley and I was grinning away at Harry's shenanigans. At one stage, Harry's friends Felicity and Telford are driving through my home town and I thought to myself, "if only I'd known, they could have popped in for tea". Obviously I know they're not real and more than the state of the world in Mr Ley's brilliant series is real - except ....! Quite frankly it's all very credible and if I want to be upset that Harry Lampeter's friends didn't stop in when they were passing, then so be it. I'm a HUGE fan of Roger's writing, and Graig's narration and can't wait for the next book.

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Let the Adventure Begin

I'm smiling wanting the next book. That should tell you something. The author captures his audience and the narrator is wonderful at story telling.

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Quirky and original

Very enjoyable light-hearted sattire, backed by an original story with good humour, interesting characters and actiuon throughout. Perfectly performed too. I look forward to more Harry Lampeter.

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Something a little different.

Good read. You can tell a great deal of thought went into this by the attention to detail. Good narration.

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great listen

ok really enjoyed this second book in this series the relationship between the two main characters has been a joy to listen to. I was in stitches with the references to Scottish politics an political figures I look forward to seeing what else these guys get up to. well worth a credit great easy to listen to book

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awesome!

i wasn't sure what to expect as this isn't a genre I normally go for but was decided to give it a listen.

Great story line and captivating from the offset. alot of places recognised being scottish and the only thing I felt let this down as the narrator miss saying scottish towns.

but overall an interesting story and definitely worth a read if your interested in steampunk or alternative history.

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