Pride and Prejudice meets H.G. Wells with a dash of The Hunger Games. Seventeen-year-old Lenore is homeless and a thief, on the run from the law in the steam-powered city-state of Springhaven. Getting caught by the Enforcers, the city’s so-called “peacekeepers,” would mean a life of imprisonment and torture for Lenore. When she meets the seemingly eccentric Sir Neal and Dr. Mina Allen, she’s offered an opportunity at a new life—assume a new identity and enter a glittering world of wealth and privilege. This could be the chance to live in safety Lenore has been yearning for, but leaving the shadows behind will be harder than she imagined. Magic was supposed to have been destroyed over a century ago, yet oaths and debts still carry very real weight. And just as Lenore is indebted to the Allens for saving her life, so too a handsome, mysterious crime lord known only as Rook comes bearing his own heavy bond and news of her imprisoned parents. He knows who she really is, and he’s sworn an oath that binds him down into his soul to protect her. Lenore’s benefactors harbor secrets of their own, and danger mounts as her new circle becomes entangled with double-agent Enforcers, debuts, assassins, and a kindly vampyre. In this captivating steampunk fantasy adventure full of sass, intrigue, found family, and coming of age trials, Lenore must find the courage to forge her own path in this Victorian-era-esque world of lost magic and technology, or risk the people she loves as the growing web of lies she's built comes crashing down around them. Perfect for fans of Gail Carriger and Garth Nix. "Impressive worldbuilding and character development drive this often-absorbing fantasy tale." ~Kirkus Reviews "Out of the Shadows features great prose, a gripping plot, and characters that will remain with readers long after they are done reading the story." ~Reader's Favorite Dive into Lenore’s world of secrets today! What Readers Have to Say About Out of the Shadows ⚙️ "I ended up buying the trilogy on Kindle as soon as I finished this." ⚙️ “This series is one of my favorites” ⚙️ "Riveting! A Perfect Read!!!" ⚙️ "I can’t wait for the next book! Seriously, if you’re not reading the Broken Gears series, get on it! Fantastic characters, a fully immersive steampunk sci-fi world, strong female characters, adventure—what more could you ask for?" ⚙️ "Best fantasy series I’ve read in a while, I couldn’t put it down! Also, the audiobook versions have fabulous narrators too!" ⚙️ "I really enjoyed this book! It has such an intricate world and storyline! The book has the steampunk aesthetic and is set in an alternative and fictional world that I picture as somewhat similar to Victorian England. It’s so fun!" ⚙️ "Uppity women unite!" ⚙️ "This novel has a lot to offer and not just for fans of steampunk writing; there is an immersive and compelling world here with a variety of politics lurking in the background. There is a solid cast of characters who are all interesting and individual in their own rights and Fraedrich writes well, capturing emotions and dialogue without losing track of the main narrative." ⚙️ "I have read several good books lately that I have really enjoyed. This is one of them. I like the steampunk aspect and the sweet romance. The story is exciting enough to keep my attention. There is enough action and mystery to keep me reading way too far into the night. Read this book." ⚙️ "5.0 out of 5 stars. Wonderful steampunk fantasy." Five stars from Reader's Favorite! "Out of the Shadows (Broken Gears) by Dana Fraedrich is a gripping story with a great plot and interesting characters. We meet Lenore, a woman on the run from her past, risking everything because the consequences could be unbearable if she is caught. When she is rescued by the Allens, she thinks she can live a new life and even abide by the code of conduct imposed by her new friends. But then can she really outrun her past, can she outrun herself? At a time when she is almost convinced that her past is history, someone appears who seems to know everything about her underworld activities and who is just watching, like a hunter, waiting for the least mistake on her part to expose her. Can Lenore embrace the second chance she has been given and beat the threats that loom over her life? Dana Fraedrich has a great imagination and she has created a story that will enthrall readers. The plot is beautiful and it has many surprises for the reader. Evenly paced, it will keep the reader's eyes riveted to the pages. I enjoyed the fact that the story begins with action. The reader meets Lenore who is running away from an enemy that could make her life miserable, and the reader sees her taking a serious risk. My curiosity was piqued by this action and I longed to know what she was running away from. I loved the complex, multilayered characters and the fact that the protagonist's personality is unveiled little by little. Out of the Shadows (Broken Gears) features