Metal from Heaven By August Clarke

*Metal from Heaven* by H.A. Clarke, writing as August Clarke, is a fierce, genre-blending adult fantasy for fans of *The Princess Bride* and *Gideon the Ninth*. This gritty revenge tale explores class warfare, forbidden love, and rebellion in a world on the brink of an industrial revolution fueled by ichorite—a mysterious metal that promises progress but endangers the lives of the workers who mine it.

At the heart of the story is Marney Honeycutt, a survivor of a brutal strike massacre orchestrated by ichorite mogul Yann I. Chauncey. The violent incident leaves her as the lone witness and fuels a decade-long vendetta. Now a feared highwayman, Marney plots to infiltrate the aristocracy, using her wits and a deadly charm to woo Chauncey’s daughter. She plans to earn her way into their world only to deliver her long-awaited vengeance against Chauncey himself. But as tensions simmer into war and old grudges come to light, Marney’s quest for retribution grows fraught with danger, forcing her to confront her own lustertouched past and the deeper injustices binding them all.

Through sharp social commentary, *Metal from Heaven* dismantles oppressive systems and paints a brutal yet hopeful portrait of radical resistance. With its gritty prose, vibrant world-building, and complex characters, Clarke’s debut is a blood-pumping fantasy of revenge, empowerment, and love set against the relentless machinery of capitalism. 📚❤️