"Boneshaker" by Cherie Priest blends steampunk and zombies in an alternate-history Seattle. The story centers around Briar Wilkes, whose late husband, Leviticus Blue, is blamed for creating a machine that released a toxic gas turning people into zombies. Sixteen years later, the city is walled off, and Briar's teenage son, Zeke, ventures into the zombie-infested wasteland to clear his father's name. Briar follows, desperate to save Zeke. Inside the wall, they encounter a brutal world of survivors, airship pirates, and a relentless fight for scraps of civilization. As mother and son navigate this dangerous terrain, they uncover truths about Leviticus's inventions and must make choices that could change their fates forever. This tale is not just an adventure but a poignant exploration of family and redemption.
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