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Steampunk Fiction | Caffeine Nights Books

Some genres follow the rules. Steampunk fiction tears them up, feeds them into a brass engine, and builds something altogether more magnificent. Caffeine Nights Books is proud to be one of the independent publishers UK readers trust for British steampunk that champions rebellion and invention in equal measure — stories set at the collision point of history and imagination, where the audacity to reimagine the past is the greatest act of creative defiance.

This is not steampunk by committee. These are fully realised worlds of Victorian adventure, eccentric genius, and irresistible wit — crafted by authors who understand that the best speculative fiction holds a mirror to the present while pretending to look at the past.

Authors & Voices

Paul Eccentric is the driving force of the Caffeine Nights steampunk catalogue. His Periwinkle Perspective series — a six-volume hexalogy spanning The Giant Step, Those Among Us, The Story Untold, For All We Know, The Brotherhood of Man, and What We Leave Behind — is a seamlessly constructed world of Victorian adventure, sharp wit, and genuine invention. His Gin Wars series, beginning with The Pull of Penhalligan's Pier, extends that universe with the same irresistible blend of period atmosphere and eccentric charm. If you are new to steampunk, Paul Eccentric is the ideal starting point.

Colin Edmonds brings a different flavour to the genre with The Curiosity Collection — a series of richly imagined mysteries featuring daring heroes and the irresistible pull of the unknown. Titles include Steam, Smoke & Mirrors, The Windsor Curiosity, The Lazarus Curiosity, The Nostradamus Curiosity, and The Magister Curiosity. Edmonds writes with precision and warmth, crafting worlds that reward careful readers.

What to Expect

Caffeine Nights steampunk fiction is independently published and editorially selected. These are not generic genre exercises — they are fully realised worlds with distinctive voices, strong characters, and the kind of wit and invention that the best steampunk demands. Whether you are a long-time fan of the genre or a curious newcomer, there is something here to captivate you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I start with Caffeine Nights steampunk fiction?
Begin with Paul Eccentric's The Periwinkle Perspective — Volume One: The Giant Step for an introduction to his acclaimed hexalogy. For standalone mystery-driven steampunk, start with Colin Edmonds' Steam, Smoke & Mirrors or The Windsor Curiosity, which is also available as a free eBook.

Do I need to read the Periwinkle Perspective series in order?
Yes — the series is a continuous narrative and is best read in sequence, beginning with Volume One: The Giant Step.

Is the Windsor Curiosity available for free?
Yes — The Windsor Curiosity by Colin Edmonds is available as a free eBook, making it an ideal introduction to his Curiosity Collection series.