Orphaned as a baby, raised by the Order of Engineers as their only female apprentice, Fever Crumb has been trained to think in a rational, scientific manner. However, her new assignment – to aid the archaeologist Kit Solvent on his attempt to uncover the secrets of Auric Godshawk, infamous former overlord and unspeakable genius – challenges the way she sees the world, and reveals long-hidden truths regarding her own origins. As the mysteries unfold and a city erupts in flames and chaos, Fever will be forced to set forth to claim her destiny. This post-apocalyptic steam punk adventure serves as a prequel to Reeveās Mortal Engines setting, and sets the stage for no-holds-barred action and nifty concepts.