Devices and Desires

Ziani Vaatzes, a supervisor in the powerful machinists’ guild, deliberately modifies some specs — a capital offense in the country of Mezentia. Forced into exile, he begins a daring plan to reunite with his wife and daughter.

For Fans of…
Provocative hard SF.

Lowdown
Devices and Desires, K.J. Parker’s intricately plotted and meticulously detailed book — the first in a projected trilogy — moves as deliberately and precisely as an antique watch.