The Association of Ishtar Series

"To be a hero, you don't have to step forward. Everyone else just has to step back." In this mystery novel, the whimsy of Steampunk is combined with the tropes of classic Cyberpunk.   Step into an enigmatic multiverse where Comic Mystery and Steampunk Adventure collide! Explore strange new worlds and mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In the year 1875, Inspector Ol'Barrow of Dover's borough police finds himself grappling with the emergence of radio dramas when a perplexing murder case lands on his desk. Together with his colleague, Bigsby, they face an enigmatic assassin with origins beyond this world. Driven by duty and a thirst for redemption, Ol'Barrow joins forces with a covert organization known as the Association of Ishtar. They serve as advisors to the authorities, specializing in managing anomalies called Rifts—innocuous gateways to alternate realms harboring untold dangers. Ol'Barrow's eyes are opened to a reality where Napoleon wields futuristic weaponry against England, corporations pioneer otherworldly technology, and societal progress comes at a perilous cost. As humanity hurtles towards a technocratic future, the question looms: Where will it lead? For some, biology is a dead end, and humanity must ascend.   Discover "The Association of Ishtar," a series of captivating Steampunk and Lovecraftian short stories woven into a rich multiverse tapestry. Bonsart, the mind behind the Steampunk Beginners Guide documentary series, has engaged with over a hundred members of the Steampunk Community—including writers and creators—on the RRF podcast.

"Starship Troopers meets Battletech and Tank Girl in this expensive world by Bonsart Bokel."

These are the chronicles of Igraine Mortuba's adventures in Hades: an inter-dimensional space station drifting inside the void between worlds. Once she makes her way through the Halls of Hades, she ends up in Arkology. A cobbled-together community of refugees who, after losing their respective worlds to catastrophe, are delivered to this subterranean realm by an entity known as the White Airship. Now they must survive inside the overgrown ruins of Hades, which are home to every imaginable horror known to the multiverse. Igraine Mortuba came to this place to be healed, after which she would be free to continue her life of idleness. But before she's offered a cure, she must prove herself to her mysterious benefactor. First, she must survive the challenging lifestyle of Arkology's denizens, lest she'd end up in the Styx like all others who perish in this place. As Igraine gets initiated in the way of the scavs, she learns about the many opportunities the Capitol of the Multiverse has to offer. Can Igraine prove herself to a society of inter-dimensional exiles while navigating the machinations of Arkology's Founder? Find out in Bound for the Styx.

Meet the most fluffy double agent in the multiverse in this novelette with adorable illustrations by Yohan Alexander   For most of Igraine's life, she and her doll, Anwin, were inseparable. However, as Igraine grew older and took on the responsibility of a secret operator of the clandestine Association of Ishtar, she left Anwin behind. But one day, after returning from a mission, she discovers that Anwin is missing from her room. Anwin the doll has come to life and is now running around, exploring everything she sees. But there is more to this playful muppet than meets the eye. Unveil a world where the past and present collide in a breathtaking tale of transformation and companionship. Follow Igraine as she develops a new sense of purpose while she takes care of a bashful doll eager to explore the world beyond the confines of her room. "Anwin!" is a cozy but mysterious side story of the Association of Ishtar: A series of Steampunk and Comic Mysteries. The events take place after the second novel in the series, "Bound for the Styx," marking the beginning of a new chapter in Igraine's life. - Jeanne Wilkins, Editor HCS Publishing   "The Most Wholesome Steampunk." - The Lord Otter, Downstream Pulp