The Black God's Drums

In his debut novel Clark masterfully tells a complex story in a mere 110 pages, far better than others accomplish in much longer novels: a young woman living on the streets and struggling to survive; an airship Captain; a Haitian scientist who has created a weapon that could destroy them all and the alternate New Orleans in which they find themselves.  This is a MUST read for those who enjoy fantasy, alternate history or an excellent story expertly told.