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Operation Chainlink: Songs of Stone and Steel
When ancient stone sings warnings of destruction, even the most loyal engineer must choose between duty and conscience.
Deep beneath the mountain fortress of Járn-Vörðr, Togar Flintweave has spent his life following the rules. As a respected Dwarven engineer, he believes in order, tradition, and the superiority of logic over intuition. But when mysterious tremors shake the colony and he's ordered to investigate a suspected Kirinari saboteur, Togar stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything—and everyone—he's sworn to protect.
The Flow-Cauterizer isn't just another mining tool. It's a weapon designed to sever the magical lifeblood of an entire continent, with "acceptable casualties" measured in tens of thousands. And the High Council knows exactly what they're building.
Forced into an unlikely alliance with Caela Varth—the very Kirinari "saboteur" he was sent to stop—Togar must navigate a labyrinth of political betrayal, ancient secrets, and impossible choices. As the conspiracy unravels, revealing corruption that reaches the highest levels of Dwarven society, he faces an agonizing remain loyal to a government willing to commit genocide, or betray everything he's ever known to save innocent lives.
With the help of a crew of misfits including a rogue inventor, suspicious miners, and an entrepreneurial bard documenting their every move, Togar races against time to stop the Cauterizer's activation. But in a world where tradition demands obedience and innovation is considered treason, the price of doing what's right might be everything he holds dear.
Operation Chainlink is a thrilling fantasy adventure that blends steampunk technology with ancient magic, political intrigue with heart-pounding action, and asks the ultimate When the system itself is corrupt, is loyalty still a virtue, or does honor demand rebellion?
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn, Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy, and Terry Pratchett's political satire.
Deep beneath the mountain fortress of Járn-Vörðr, Togar Flintweave has spent his life following the rules. As a respected Dwarven engineer, he believes in order, tradition, and the superiority of logic over intuition. But when mysterious tremors shake the colony and he's ordered to investigate a suspected Kirinari saboteur, Togar stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything—and everyone—he's sworn to protect.
The Flow-Cauterizer isn't just another mining tool. It's a weapon designed to sever the magical lifeblood of an entire continent, with "acceptable casualties" measured in tens of thousands. And the High Council knows exactly what they're building.
Forced into an unlikely alliance with Caela Varth—the very Kirinari "saboteur" he was sent to stop—Togar must navigate a labyrinth of political betrayal, ancient secrets, and impossible choices. As the conspiracy unravels, revealing corruption that reaches the highest levels of Dwarven society, he faces an agonizing remain loyal to a government willing to commit genocide, or betray everything he's ever known to save innocent lives.
With the help of a crew of misfits including a rogue inventor, suspicious miners, and an entrepreneurial bard documenting their every move, Togar races against time to stop the Cauterizer's activation. But in a world where tradition demands obedience and innovation is considered treason, the price of doing what's right might be everything he holds dear.
Operation Chainlink is a thrilling fantasy adventure that blends steampunk technology with ancient magic, political intrigue with heart-pounding action, and asks the ultimate When the system itself is corrupt, is loyalty still a virtue, or does honor demand rebellion?
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn, Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy, and Terry Pratchett's political satire.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2025
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