Slate is a thief who specialized in stealing, forging, and planting paperwork. When she is arrested for treason, she finds herself part of a suicide mission with Brenner the assassin and the disgraced paladin Caliban, once a demonslayer, now host to the dead remains of the demon which sent him on a murderous rampage and shattered his world.Their goal is both simple and nearly impossible. Find a way to stop the Clockwork Boys: the massive ivory creatures wreaking ruin upon the countryside. But to do that, they must first cross a war zone, braving plague and magic, to reach Anuket City, the distant home of the enemy.
T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, renowned for their acclaimed novel "The Twisted Ones." Their writing style blends horror and dark fantasy with a touch of humor, creating vivid and engaging storytelling. Kingfisher's work challenges traditional genre boundaries and offers fresh perspectives on classic themes in literature.