The Brass Testament

About this book

In the year 2150, society has survived a great cataclysm but lost its history to the encroaching rust and ash. Gideon Abernathy, an aging archivist and mentor to a restless young scavenger named Finn, discovers a strange mechanical artifact in the ruins of Old London. As Gideon and his apprentice work to decode its intricate gears, the narrative braids into a second timeline set in 1888. There, a brilliant young clockmaker named Clara Whitmore races against the sinister Cinder Guild to build a machine meant to warn the future of an impending, world-altering blight. As Gideon unravels Clara's centuries-old legacy, he faces fierce opposition from a local warlord who wishes to keep the past buried to maintain absolute control. The dual timelines weave together, exploring how the identity and choices of one era ripple into the next, culminating in a hopeful vision of change, the preservation of knowledge, and the enduring power of humanity's interconnected legacy.

Book details

Genres:

Historical Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-17

Content rating:

PG