Dawn’s Early Light by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris

February 28th, 2015 Kimberly Review 15 Comments

28th Feb
Dawn’s Early Light by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris
Dawn's Early Light
by Pip Ballantine, Tee Morris
Series: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #3
Narrator: James Langton
Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
Genres: Mystery, Steampunk
Source: Purchase
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Narration: 5 cups

After being ignominiously shipped out of England following their participation in the Janus affair, Braun and Books are ready to prove their worth as agents. But what starts as a simple mission in the States - intended to keep them out of trouble - suddenly turns into a scandalous and convoluted case that has connections reaching as far as Her Majesty the Queen. Even with the help of two American agents from the Office of the Supernatural and the Metaphysical, Braun and Books have their work cut out for them as their chief suspect in a rash of nautical and aerial disasters is none other than Thomas Edison. Between the fantastic electric machines of Edison, the eccentricities of MoPO consultant Nikola Tesla, and the mysterious machinations of a new threat known only as the Maestro, they may find themselves in far worse danger than they ever have been in before.

Gads, I just love the dynamic duo of Braun and Books in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series. Dawn’s Early Light has them traveling to the Americas, in danger and advancing their partnership. James Langton is such an unbelievable pleasure to listen to and I just slip into the world. Steampunk, a suspenseful case, and deliciously good banter had me smiling.

After their involvement in the Janus Affair, our dynamic duo finds themselves on a simple mission to the Americas. The Office of Peculiar Occurrences thinks this little trip will keep their agents out of trouble. What? Do they even know our Braun and Books? They meet up with two American agents who work for the Office of Supernatural and Metaphysical. This creates some tension for the couple. As you remember, the two shared a rather heated kiss.

With a series of aerial and nautical disasters and  suspected foul play, the foursome, find themselves looking at none other than the king of electricity, Thomas Edison. Morris and Ballantine really know how to spin a yarn, weaving in electric machines and gadgets that made my geeky side giddy. The danger and suspense is intensified by a new threat known as the Maestro and I found myself looking for excuses to listen.

The banter and developing romance between Books and Braun is filled with tension, a little miscommunication and mistakes. Braun has some competition for Books’ affection and I loved how it made her painfully aware of her own feelings. It was fun seeing her discombobulated. It all notched up my enjoyment keeping me in suspense with missed moments and Books’ attempts at clarifying his feelings. It was awkward and cute. Oh lord I wanted to lock them in the secret rooms of the library!

From the adventure and danger of the case to the relationship developments Dawn’s Early Light was a fantastic addition to the series and I cannot wait to dive into, The Diamond Conspiracy the next audio.

Fans of snark, wit, steampunk and crime mysteries will enjoy the antics that occur in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series.

Has anyone else noticed we never really see Books’ face on the covers? It is making me crazy!

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15 Responses to “Dawn’s Early Light by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris”

  1. Naomi

    It would make you crazy to never get a glimpse at ‘Books’, especially id you love this series so much!
    This sounds like a great series Kimberly. Great banter and a good amount of mystery, what’s not to love about that?

  2. kindlemom1

    I was totally thinking this was new to me but after reading your review I do remember this series now! So glad this was a good attention to it.

  3. Jennifer

    I have the 1st book in paperback but I noticed that Scrib has books 1 & 2 in audio and thought about trying them out in that format while I have the free trial membership.

  4. Ramona

    Goodness gracious – it’s steampunk! And witty, snarky + mysterious to boot!! I am ashamed to admit that this is yet another series I’d missed. But I’m adding it right away, of course. Thank you once again for a wonderful review and for pointing me in the direction of yet another great book. You should really start charging me! 😀

  5. Faye

    Hah! I can just imagine how the relationship between the two really left you wanting and yearning for more. I love banter that is well-written, and a relationship leaving one person confused and everything XDD

  6. Tanja

    It’s been a while since I had any steampunk story on my plate. I crave some. I really love the idea of this one and witty characters are my weakness. With all that I like crime moments and not to mention romance. Sounds like a great read. Amazing review 🙂

  7. Melliane

    I heard great things about this author and her steampunk series. I wonder if I have one book but I’m not sure. But I know I need to try!!!!

  8. Red Iza

    Ah, miscommunication, one of my pet peeves… But I love banter and that “steampunk James Bond” feel, snark and wit, so I’ll try it 🙂 Great review, Kim !

  9. Madiha

    Banter <3
    This sounds like SUCH a fun read. Its been a while since I've read books where the dialogue between the MC and the love interest is funny, witty and full of tension. I shall go look for this now 🙂 Thanks for the review, Kim!

  10. Sarah

    These characters sound like a fun trip. I haven’t read this series, but it made me snort o read that the agents seem to find themselves in even more trouble than they were in from their previous adventures! I’m gonna have to check these authors out . . . You know, eventually. lol