The Darling Undesirables (The Darling Undesirables Book 1)

Description

The Darling Undesirables takes place in a post steampunk world where dark matter has become understood and dark energy harnessed by a reclusive genius, who had originally invented amazing clockwork creations, known as “Father Inventor” – revered by many, reviled by more.

Energy problems solved, humanity becomes obsessed with unlocking the secrets to eternal life. Unrestricted experimentation has produced a population of parentless and deformed children, the Darling Undesirables.

Named for their missing body part, each Darling Undesirable is pampered, adored and indulged, with the most charming—or physically haunting—becoming popular media pets.

The most adored Darling Undesirable is 15-year-old Heart. She dreams of escaping with her friend, Eye, and the beloved, centuries-old, clockwork horse. But first, she must save Father Inventor and the world he brought into being from the evil forces of The Purists, intent on destroying everything he ever accomplished.