Gabby, who uses her clockwork glove to kill monsters like those that killed her mother, teams up with Kemple, who is trying to salvage the little humanity he has left, against a mysterious hunter. When Gabby's hand turns to steam, her mom hires an engineer to build a clockwork glove. Gabby just wants to be normal, but when her mom is attacked by something monstrous, normal is no longer an option. Kemple's foster dad treats him like a slave, and the beatings are getting worse. A rebellious girl named Josephyn arrives with a plan to escape to the city, and he doesn't hesitate to join her. But there are creatures in Iron Bay whose slashes are worse than skin-deep. When Gabby and Kemple's paths collide, the girl who slays monsters will come face to face with the boy who is becoming a beast. -- adapted from back cover
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