Unwrapped Sky by Rjurik Davidson (Caeli-Amur #1) (Paperback)

Caeli-Amur: an ancient city perched atop chalky cliffs that command a view of the sea, a city governed by three rival Houses locked in relentless internal conflicts, a city that conceals age-old technology and enigmatic enigmas. Yet, winds of transformation are sweeping through the city of Caeli-Amur.

At the onset of the traditional Festival of the Sun, enigmatic minotaurs of antiquity make their entrance. The New-Men, hailing from distant lands, bring their advanced technology to this ancient domain. Meanwhile, from the chemical-choked wastelands to the north, disfigured Wastelanders flood into the city. Discontent simmers in the factory district, erupting into strikes.

In clandestine recesses beneath the city’s surface, a minor assembly of rebels engages in spirited discussions on unseating the reigning Houses. How can they arouse the city’s populace? Should they initiate a campaign of terror? Is there a path to unveil the closely guarded thaumaturgical secrets of the Houses? As the Houses scramble to retain their dominion, it becomes clear that Caeli-Amur is poised for irrevocable transformation.