An Engine World Novel In the glittering, steam-driven high society of Waldron's Gate, no one needs to dream. Karl Gilmore spends his days caring for people with broken minds. Dream Thief fulfills twisted fantasies. The seductive lure of irresistible power threatens to destroy all they both hold dear. A wildly imaginative tale of the seedy underbelly of the perfect Engine World city and beyond.

Hartstown, Virginia, holds stunning natural beauty and a close-knit mountain community. Deep in the heart of Appalachian coal country, Hartstown also suffers more than its fair share of tragedy. Beth Azen discovers a strange ability that leads her deep into the ancient mysteries of the mountains around her. Mark Hersch finds more than he ever imagined on his lifelong quest to heal the damage left by decades of mining. Together, they discover the deadly nature of true loneliness. A gripping tale of sorrow and redemption.