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Foundryside follows a resourceful thief navigating a city ruled by industrialized magic. When they encounter a rare, honest police officer, the duo joins forces to thwart an ancient ritual poised to unleash devastation upon the population. Their unlikely partnership tests their skills and loyalty as they race to stop a looming catastrophe that endangers thousands.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Robert Jackson Bennett
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