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Five hundred years ago, a weapon made of magic spiraled out of control, spawning an infestation that consumes both spell and mortal life. Over time, the city’s enemies and allies were eroded by the relentless blight.
Only elite non‑magical humans, called Sweepers, are trained to defuse and dispose of the infestation before it spreads. The job is perilous; most trainees die before completing training.
Laura, a new team member, has survived longer than most and is now the last active Sweeper, standing as the sole barrier between the city and a massive, threatening infestation.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Mirah Bolender
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