Engines of Reason

To defeat stolen magic, an immortal guardian must unleash his own. To the people of Sophos IV, Nyrgoth is an immortal wizard who commands the sleeping iron giants of old. In truth, Nyr is the last guardian of a forgotten technological age, using ancient relics to keep the peace. But this peace shatters when a vengeful outlaw unearths a legion of buried monsters. And at his side is Ilmoth, an enigmatic witch wielding an impossible power.
She can command these metal beasts with a simple whisper, and she speaks Nyr's long-forgotten language. To thwart Ilmoth's drive to gain power and destroy a kingdom, the wizard must step out of the shadows to unite warring factions before the world is consumed. Beneath the ruins of a forgotten past lies a magic that could burn the world. This is the thrilling sequel to Elder Race, by multiple Hugo Award nominee Adrian Tchaikovsky.* * *Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky:'Adrian Tchaikovsky is fast becoming the voice of his generation'- Stephen Baxter, author of Proxima'Tchaikovsky is the break-out star of contemporary British SF'- The Guardian'Tchaikovsky's world-building is some of the best in modern sci-fi'- New Scientist