In a world shrouded by soot and smoke, young Makarria has literally been forbidden to dream... "I enjoyed this book immensely. It"s fast-paced, colorful, and richly detailed. It"ll pick you up quick and won"t let you down again until it"s over. My kind of book." -James P. Blaylock, World Fantasy Award winner, author of The Aylesford Skull and The Last Coin "Good solid fantasy adventure." -Tim Powers, multiple World Fantasy Award winner, author of Hide Me Among the Graves and On Stranger Tides Legend has foretold the demise of Emperor Thedric Guderian at the hands of a sorceress with royal blood, and the Emperor has made it his legacy to stamp out all magic from the Sargothian Empire in favor of primitive coal fired smelters and steam powered machines. When Guderian"s minions discover a Dreamwielder on a seaside farmstead, a chain of events forces Guderian"s new threat- the young Makarria-to flee from her home and embark upon an epic journey...