Gordon Dahlquist

The Profile

Gordon Dahlquist is an American author and playwright known for novels that blend fantasy and speculative elements with Victorian/steampunk atmospheres.

Writes novels combining fantasy, science fiction and steampunk; reviews reference Victorian settings, long episodic structure, and a sequel titled The Dark Volume (mentioned in the review).

Two DeBaser reviews present contrasting views: one praises the immersive, foggy Victorian steampunk atmosphere and long, episodic saga; the other is strongly negative and advises against buying. Key elements: blue glass books that control minds, central characters Miss Temple, Cardinal Chang and Doctor Svenson, and a noted translator Carlo Prosperi. The work is positioned as a long, divisive fantasy/steampunk saga.