Publisher's Synopsis
In the sprawling, steampunk metropolis of Vertropolis, Captain Adrian Sterling commands the Ironclad Seraph, an airship that patrols the skies in defense of the Clockwork Conclave. This technologically advanced society stands on the brink of conflict with the mystical Elven Dominion, whose ancient magic and ethereal gliders threaten the delicate balance of power.When a routine patrol turns into a tense standoff with Elven scouts, Adrian and his loyal lieutenant, Asher Drake, must navigate a web of political intrigue, ancient rivalries, and burgeoning threats. As whispers of a new Elven weapon reach the Conclave, Adrian's decisions will shape the future of both civilizations.Caught between duty and diplomacy, technology and magic, Adrian and Asher must forge an unlikely alliance to avert a war that could consume their worlds. But can they trust the Elves, and more importantly, can they trust themselves?
