War of Machines and Monsters
(2026)(The second book in the Kairen Chronicles series)
A novel by Christopher Keene
Haze has become the world's dominant energy source, but only a select few know its secrets.
Nathaniel accepts a job from the wealthiest business tycoon in Avast City–Dominic Ramesses. While working for Ramesses, Nathaniel learns the haze's long-kept secret: it’s composed of the spirits of Melkai, demons sealed away a millennium ago. These spirits possess and alter machine hosts, from household appliances to tanks. Through this possession, Nathaniel’s forge warns him that Dominic is creating machine-vessels to conquer the world.
Nathaniel joins forces with Dominic’s secretary, Elaine, a young woman who has seen the worst of the city's corruption. She rallies a team of union workers and Melkai to fight against her boss. However, with the city council under Dominic’s thumb, his ‘revolution’ is all but assured. Nathaniel and Elaine can’t afford to turn down any help they can get, even if it comes from the demon world itself.
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Also By Christopher Keene
The Kairen Chronicles
Book 1: War of Kings and Monsters
Book 2: War of Machines and Monsters
Dream State Saga
Book 1: Stuck in the Game
Book 2: Back in the Game
Book 3: Ghost in the Game
Book 4: Lost in the Game
Book 5: Found in the Game
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Nathaniel accepts a job from the wealthiest business tycoon in Avast City–Dominic Ramesses. While working for Ramesses, Nathaniel learns the haze's long-kept secret: it’s composed of the spirits of Melkai, demons sealed away a millennium ago. These spirits possess and alter machine hosts, from household appliances to tanks. Through this possession, Nathaniel’s forge warns him that Dominic is creating machine-vessels to conquer the world.
Nathaniel joins forces with Dominic’s secretary, Elaine, a young woman who has seen the worst of the city's corruption. She rallies a team of union workers and Melkai to fight against her boss. However, with the city council under Dominic’s thumb, his ‘revolution’ is all but assured. Nathaniel and Elaine can’t afford to turn down any help they can get, even if it comes from the demon world itself.
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Also By Christopher Keene
The Kairen Chronicles
Book 1: War of Kings and Monsters
Book 2: War of Machines and Monsters
Dream State Saga
Book 1: Stuck in the Game
Book 2: Back in the Game
Book 3: Ghost in the Game
Book 4: Lost in the Game
Book 5: Found in the Game
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy