In the year 2129, a storm of meteorites unleashes strongzine, stradamine, and starlox, poisoning Earth's atmosphere. Acid rain decimates life, sparing only a handful of humans. This disaster, known as the Ruin, shapes a world where survival is brutal.
Five centuries later, humanity persists. Conn Brataich, a noble Cloudwalker, navigates the treacherous New York Skylands above the cloudbank. Misty Casper, a Grounder, endures the harsh life in the remnants of Manhattan's subway tunnels below. Their segregated worlds collide when a noble Cloudwalker falls to his death. Conn's secret mission to retrieve the body thrusts him into Misty's perilous territory. Their unexpected meeting sparks a desperate fight for survival. As dark forces resurface, threatening both their worlds, Conn and Misty must overcome their prejudices and unite. Together, they face love, loss, and the looming threat of war. Only by confronting their deepest fears can they hope to save their world—and each other.
