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Behemoth

by Scott Westerfeld

War, disguise, and a formidable naval creature

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War, disguise, and a formidable naval creature

Set amid a war between Darwinist and Clanker powers, *Behemoth* brings Deryn and Alek together aboard the airship Leviathan during a mission to make peace. Deryn is serving in the British Air Service disguised as a boy, while Alek, an imperial heir, is living as a commoner. When the mission goes awry and leaves them hunted in enemy territory, the story’s conflict links their assumed identities to the larger struggle between rival powers. The behemoth itself—a creature described as part of the British navy’s arsenal—adds a striking element to this steampunk wartime adventure.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in steampunk fiction.
  • Readers who enjoy stories combining wartime conflict, disguise, and airship settings.
  • Those curious about speculative clashes between Darwinist and Clanker powers.

Themes

Disguise and identityWar and peacekeepingRival powersAlliances and survivalSteampunk creatures and technology

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Book overview

The behemoth is the fiercest creature in the British navy. It can swallow enemy battleships with one bite. The Darwinists will need it, now that they are at war with the Clanker powers.

Deryn is a girl posing as a boy in the British Air Service, and Alek is the heir to an empire posing as a commoner. Finally together aboard the airship Leviathan, they hope to bring the war to a halt. But when disaster strikes the Leviathan's peacekeeping mission, they find themselves alone and hunted in enemy territory.

Alek and Deryn will need great skill, new allies, and brave hearts to face what's ahead.
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