The Leviathan's Ledger

About this book

In the sprawling, gaslamp-lit fantasy city of Veldoray—a metropolis built into the petrified ribs of an ancient leviathan—magic is heavily regulated, metered out by the powerful Magistrate. Silas Gidry is a low-level archivist whose pronounced limp and scarred left eye make him an easy target for the elite's mockery. He spends his days cataloging mundane magical infractions, until he uncovers a subtle, terrifying pattern of erased ledger entries. Someone is siphoning the city's foundational protective wards, putting the entire lower populace at risk of the toxic mists beyond the borders. As Silas attempts to bring this to his superiors, he is met with silence and sudden danger, forcing the underdog scribe into the role of a desperate investigator. Along the way, his path collides with Maeve Corland, a disgraced city guard investigating a bizarre murder her captain wants ignored, and Oren Thawe, a charismatic smuggler whose underground community is being disproportionately affected by the failing magic. Together, this unlikely trio must navigate a treacherous maze of political corruption, deadly illusions, and hidden assassins. Bound by their shared pursuit of justice and survival, they must piece together the truth behind the stolen magic before the Magistrate's dark conspiracy leaves Veldoray defenseless against the encroaching wasteland.

Book details

Genres:

Mystery, Fantasy

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-23

Content rating:

PG-13