A story about Tao Le, a mechanical genius who sets out to solve a mystery in search of her missing sister. In a fictional world of steam and gears, she uses the special sensory abilities of her prosthetic left arm to unravel one ingenious mechanical puzzle after another. As the investigation deepens, Tao Le meets Qi Ming, a casino croupier; Su Miao, a virology PhD; Lu Jiuyuan, an antiques dealer; and Bai Zhi, an heir to the art of mechanical engineering. The five form a team of puzzle-solvers. They discover that all the mechanisms are connected to the lost “Nine Linked Rings of Tiangong,” while the mystery of Tao Le's origins is tied to the fate of the entire Steam Age. As they solve one puzzle after another, they must not only contend with interference from the mysterious organization “Black Falcon,” but also uncover a shocking plot involving ancient weapons of war. A battle over technology and human nature begins.
