An ancient city, sealed in a vast crater. A history of metallurgical magic, and of Builders that could craft the living, breathing stone. Caphen Talmar is the high-born son of an elite family, descended from the Builders themselves, his artistic career ruined when his ex-lover broke his fingers. One night, gambling down at the wharf-side â somewhere he shouldnât have been in the first place â he meets Aden. An uncomplicated, rough-edged dockworker, Aden is everything Caph needs to forget the pressures of his fatherâs constant criticism. But this isnât just another one-night stand. Aden is trying to find his sister, and he needs Caphâs help. Soon, they find themselves tangled in a deadly game of trust, lies and political rebellion. And, as Caph begins to understand the real depth of the horrors theyâve uncovered, he learns that Aden is not what he seems. And Aden knows more about the coming destruction than Caph could ever have guessed. 'A skilful alchemy of raw emotion, renegade sensuality and emboldened fantasy. Ware tears out her readersâ hearts and dips them in molten gold.â â Kim Lakin-Smith