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The Machinery of Light

David J. Williams (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Autumn Rain Trilogy #3
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.65

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Heroine archetypes

Hacker

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVs

Synopsis

A conclusion to the trilogy that began with The Mirrored Heavens and The Burning Skies finds talented hacker Claire struggling to reunite her team to prevent Autumn Rain terrorists from decimating civilization by destroying the moon.

The Machinery of Light: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

The conclusion to a military SF trilogy features terrorist plots to destroy the moon and end civilization, with strong violence, tactical combat, and high stakes. Expect intense action sequences and apocalyptic themes.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include mass death, terrorism, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love high-stakes techno-thrillers will be gripped by the race to stop terrorists from destroying the moon and civilization itself.

Tags

Science FictionCyberpunkMilitary SFTechno-Thriller