The Tallow-Tender's Burden

About this book

In the vertical, brass-clad city of Ouroboros, societal rank is dictated by altitude. At the very bottom, Elias Thorne is a Tallow-Tender, a man who lubricates the city's massive clockwork core to prevent it from seizing. Elias's only joy is his ambitious younger brother, Julian, who has secured a rare chance at upward mobility. But when the city's great gears begin to stutter and rumors of a deliberate sabotage in the upper tiers reach the lower levels, Elias discovers a terrifying secret about the very fuel that keeps Ouroboros running. Forced out of his sweltering crawlspaces, the unassuming underdog must navigate treacherous alliances and the crushing hierarchy of his world to protect his brother and uncover the truth behind the city's failing heart.

Book details

Genres:

Drama, Steampunk

Language:

en

Published:

2026-03-16

Content rating:

PG