The Failures BY Benjamin Liar

"The Failures," the debut novel in The Wanderlands trilogy, offers a captivating blend of apocalyptic sci-fi and epic fantasy set on a vast, broken mechanical planet teetering on the brink of eternal darkness.

In this intricately woven narrative, the Wanderlands—a colossal machine of mysterious origins—has suffered catastrophic breakdowns, starting with the fracturing sky and culminating in a pervasive darkness consuming the world. Amidst this bleak landscape, a disparate group of characters are drawn together by a cryptic dream that leads them to converge at the underground Keep. Among them are adventurers, degenerates, and children, each summoned for a purpose that threatens both their existence and the world they know.

Central to the unfolding drama is the presence of the Failures, whose destinies intertwine with the looming threat imprisoned beneath the Keep: the Giant, a formidable entity designed by magicians and gods for the sole purpose of annihilating civilization. Yet, in the dimming Wanderlands, where power is scarce and coveted, factions maneuver to control the Giant's immense potential, risking catastrophic consequences in their pursuit.

As the narrative unfolds, tensions escalate and alliances form in a race against time and darkness. The story navigates themes of fate, power, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, framed within a richly imagined world where every action carries weighty implications.

"The Failures" promises a thrilling journey through a meticulously crafted realm where mysteries abound and the line between savior and destroyer blurs. With its blend of intricate world-building and high-stakes storytelling, this genre-breaking novel sets the stage for an epic trilogy that challenges conventions and captivates readers with its narrative depth and imaginative scope.