Rust in the Root

In this compelling historical fantasy from the author of Dread Nation, set in 1937 America, Laura Ann Langston navigates a society divided between the mystical arts and emerging technology. After her hopes of becoming a licensed mage falter, she seeks refuge in the Bureau of the Arcane’s Conservation Corps, where she becomes an apprentice to the enigmatic Skylark. Together, they embark on a mission that uncovers long-buried secrets and dangers tied to the past, challenging their identities and aspirations in a world that increasingly values industry over magic.