Ruination

by Michael F. Stewart

A weird little book. Really it is. :)

All Ruined must burn.

The Ruined plague the city of Steamdon despite the efforts of the burners to see them ablaze. The cause of ruination is unknown, yet the affliction spreads.

As John’s Ruined Lord and Lady parents smolder on the cobblestones, he evades burner flamethrowers, escaping into the sewers. In this dank underworld, Anna One-Cut reveals the devastation wrought by the disease and its connection to the inventions of his father’s nemesis.

Together they must discover the truth of the disease, before Steamdon becomes a Ruined nation.

67 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2012

About the author

Michael F. Stewart has authored over two dozen books for kids and young adults. With works ranging from interactive digital epics and graphic novels to humorous middle grade and surreal young adult novels, Michael enjoys stretching the limits on his storytelling and working with other authors young and old to tell their stories. He has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Ottawa with his partner, four daughters, a cat, and a dog.

To learn more about Michael and his next projects visit his website.

Reviews

[ReadingwithKels · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book even though its rather short. The story line was good and i really liked how Johns character grew throughout the book. I also liked that it didnt end how i thought it was going to, i hate predictable endings.