Infernal Devices facts for kids
Infernal Devices is a name that can refer to different exciting books! It's important to know which one people are talking about because they are all very different stories.
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What are Infernal Devices?
The term "Infernal Devices" usually refers to one of three popular book titles or series. These books range from classic science fiction to thrilling fantasy adventures.
K. W. Jeter's Infernal Devices
This book is a novel written by K. W. Jeter and was published in 1987. It's famous for being one of the first books to really define the steampunk genre. Steampunk is a type of science fiction that imagines a world where steam power is still the main technology, often set in a Victorian-era time period. Think of old-fashioned gears, steam engines, and clockwork gadgets, but with advanced technology!
Philip Reeve's Infernal Devices
This novel is part of a larger series called the Mortal Engines Quartet, written by Philip Reeve. It's the third book in that series. The Mortal Engines world is set in a future where giant cities move around on huge wheels, hunting smaller towns for resources. It's a thrilling adventure with unique ideas about how societies could live after a big disaster.
Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices Series
This is a very popular series of three fantasy novels written by Cassandra Clare. The books in this series are:
- Clockwork Angel
- Clockwork Prince
- Clockwork Princess
This series is a prequel to her other famous series, The Mortal Instruments. It tells stories about Shadowhunters, who are brave warriors that secretly protect the world from demons and other supernatural threats. The series is set in Victorian London and mixes magic, adventure, and romance.
