YA science fantasy · cyberpunk influence
Thieves City
What stories hold a civilization together?
In developmentLogline
In a city sustained by sacred energy and divided by an unyielding hierarchy, four unlikely allies discover the truth behind Skystorm could either save their world or destroy it.
The world
The wealthy live above the clouds, the poor struggle below, and the Church of Skylight promises that devotion will keep the city’s lifeblood flowing forever. When Skystorm begins to fail, a thief, inventor, church follower, and heir to the ruling elite uncover a truth powerful enough to unravel centuries of belief.
Central themes
- Truth versus belief
- Faith versus curiosity
- Class, labor, and inherited hierarchy
- The stories powerful people tell to shape reality