Shield and Crocus

In the city of Audec-Hal, built among the bones of a Titan, a group of revolutionaries known as the Shields seeks to overthrow five tyrannical crime lords who dominate their lives. Led by First Sentinel, whose emotional manipulation powers came at a personal cost, the heroes navigate not only the internal strife among the tyrants but also the unpredictable "Spark-storms" that grant citizens wild abilities. As a summit between the crime lords looms, threatening to solidify their control, the Shields must rally against overwhelming odds to reclaim their home in this captivating tale of magic and resistance by Michael R. Underwood.