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Philip Reeve
Philip Reeve is the author of the Mortal Engines series, a thrilling adventure that blends science fiction and steampunk. His stories often feature imaginative worlds and compelling characters.
Fever Crumb Booked Up Edition
Fever Crumb is a young girl raised by engineers in a post-apocalyptic London. When she is sent to work for a mysterious archaeologist, she uncovers secrets about her own past and the forgotten history of her world. Fever must navigate a dangerous landscape filled with strange factions and ancient technologies to understand her identity and the truth behind the lost cities.
The author recommends reading the original Mortal Engines quartet before starting this prequel trilogy to fully appreciate the world building and historical context. While these books explore the origins of the traction cities, they are designed to be experienced after the events of the main series.
This story reveals the transformation of a specific character into the mechanical Stalker known as Shrike. It provides essential background on how these lethal, resurrected warriors were first created.