The edges of the world grow darker. Even the comfort of the night sky becomes uncertain. Something hungers in the desolate wastelands at the edge of the empire. And children's’ dreams for a better life are dying.As Slade seeks to puzzle out the sudden appearance of evil men in his home town, he also discovers the mysterious past of the world and the banished guild, the Artificers. Living in the most powerful empire on the continent, life and safety have seemed beyond question for ages. But with wars on the horizon and unnatural forces appearing for the first time in centuries, everything has become uncertain.Slade seeks to make sense of the changing world around him, and prepare for an ever-growing number of perils. Will his own wits and the support of his friends be enough to stop a threat few even realize, and no one yet seems to comprehend?
What a unique and exciting story! This book explores class struggle through a series of adventures, starting small and growing more grandiose until the finale. I never knew what was coming next! The only bad thing about this book is the cliffhanger at the end - only because now I can’t wait for Book 2 to come out so I can find out what happens next :)