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The central hook of the series is . In this world, ecosystems have been replaced by a mechanical hierarchy. Large "Traction Cities" like London roam the Great Hunting Ground, chasing down and dismantling smaller "prey" suburbs to scavenge fuel, metal, and slaves.

: It is perhaps the most ambitious modern example of steampunk, blending Victorian-era social structures with futuristic, rusted technology. MГЎquinas Mortales

: The series introduces "Stalkers"—undead cyborg soldiers made from the corpses of fallen warriors. The character Shrike , a Stalker who raised Hester, provides one of the most heartbreaking emotional arcs in the story. The central hook of the series is