The Boy Who Chased Tomorrow

Time isn't a river. It's a brass gear-and if you don't keep up with its teeth, it will crush you. Fourteen-year-old Leo Fletcher has spent his whole life running late. But when his grandfather-the Master Architect of the temporal realms-mysteriously disappears, Leo inherits a heavy bronze pocket watch known as the Chronos Core. With a single click, Leo shatters the boundary between his world and a universe of floating islands, frozen peaks, and shifting history.
Teaming up with Vesper, a sharp-tongued young Wayfinder, Leo is thrust into a race against the terrifying Emperor of Ruin and his shadow fleet of Chronovores. From a cobblestone 1724 Oakhaven to the treacherous depths of the Shattered Sea, Leo must master the art of chronometry, solve centuries-old puzzles, and find the courage to face a void that threatens to erase history entirely. Rich with clockwork wonders, magical compasses, and heart-pounding action, The Boy Who Chased Tomorrow is an unforgettable journey across the boundaries of time and the strength of family.