The Vapor-Bonds of Aetherforge

About this book

In the steam-powered metropolis of Aetherforge, disgraced guild-smith Harlan Voss has spent decades peddling magical steam-cores that enforce unbreakable, albeit illusory, loyalty among family guilds. Desperate to reclaim his seat at the High Piston Council, Harlan creates a masterpiece vapor-bond for his own estranged family. But the activation triggers catastrophic vapor-quakes, threatening to rupture the city's geothermal heart. Forced to ally with his resentful ex-wife Elara, rebellious daughter Mira, and envious son Theo, Harlan must navigate the deadly clockwork labyrinth of the Forbidden Core. As secrets of sabotage and betrayal are laid bare, Harlan must dismantle his life's work and confront his own deep-seated loneliness, learning that true familial bonds cannot be forged in brass and steam, but must be earned through vulnerability and genuine connection.

Book details

Genres:

Drama, Steampunk Fantasy, Family Saga

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-22

Content rating:

PG