The Echoes of Dust

About this book

In the vast, subterranean city of Core-7, society survives centuries after a forgotten surface cataclysm. Kaelen Rusk, a teenage scavenger, believes he is an elite scout entrusted with keeping the lower levels safe from cave-ins and toxic vents. However, his narration of life in the underground is fractured, hiding deep-seated trauma and devastating truths. When Kaelen discovers an intact artifact from the surface, he makes a series of impulsive choices that draw the attention of the ruling Overseers and entangle him with a group of radical dissidents. As Kaelen's fabricated reality begins to crumble, he must confront the harsh consequences of his past actions and the true nature of the tragedy that scarred him. Forced to navigate a collapsing social order and treacherous tunnels, Kaelen's journey becomes one of painful growth, culminating in a desperate bid to free his community from a suffocating monopoly on clean air.

Book details

Genres:

Drama, Dystopian

Language:

en

Published:

2026-04-20

Content rating:

PG-13