Gunner Graves despises his life in the human village run by androids. As a former soldier, every inch of the settlement reminds him of how he lost the war against machines. Every day he sneaks into the forest to practice magic, hoping one day he can weld the androids’ powers against them.
After an encounter with an outcast woman, Gunner wonders if he at last found a friend who understands him. Like her, he holds his own secrets; he has a cybernetic heart, technically making him a cyborg.
His world changes forever when an android attempts to remove a human child from its parents and Gunner is finally able to conger his magic to save them. Gunner and the outcast woman are forced to flee the settlement but are saved by two unusual magic welders. They represent a larger group willing to take a stand against the machines in hope of finding freedom.
Gunner must decide if he is willing to risk everything, even his life, to find freedom.
This dystopian, post-apocalyptic novel gives an interesting fantasy twist to this sci-fi-style narrative. The multi-genre tale will keep you on the edge of your seat as this small band of misfits takes on the impossible at a shot for freedom. Though not preachy in nature the plot leans heavily on Gunner’s belief that God has failed him, and he grapples with his emotions wondering if he can trust Him again in this new quest.
Score sheet:
Spice/Romance: Low. Mild kiss(s) no making out.
Violence: Low/mild. No gore or excessive blood. There are some descriptions of burns and lost limbs.
Morals/Worldview: Christian/good morals
Recommended reading age: 17+
