Borne of Sand and Scorn: A Forgotten Lands Prequel Novella

In the bustling industrial cities of Victorian America, soot clouds darken the skies, plaguing citizens with black lung. Rich or poor, young or old, no matter their station, no one can escape the life-threatening disease, and the West family is no exception.

Struggling to survive, Lizzy's family flees to the New Territories, seeking refuge for her ailing mother, only to discover more devastation awaits them.

As the world crumbles, Marshal Cunningham fights to keep the town of Sagebrush in order and the demons in his past at bay. Lizzy bears scars of her own, and the grim realities of this turbulent world challenge her at every turn. Yet, with each violent storm and gut-wrenching truth, hope sparks anew, and these two strangers find solace in the most unexpected place.

In this gritty, emotional tale of love, perseverance, and second chances, Borne of Sand and Scorn sets the tone for the epic gaslamp dystopian adventures in the Forgotten Lands Series. 

Suggested Reading Order:

Dust and Shadow

Earth and Ember

Tide and Tempest

Borne of Sand and Scorn (prequel)

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Keywords: alternative history, post-apocalyptic western, Victorian adventure, young adult romance, coming of age historical fantasy, for fans of Amy Harmon (Where the Lost Wander) and Adrienne Young (Sky in the Deep), western romance, cowboys, native American, Indigenous, horseback riding, Arizona climate change, steampunk, Casey L. Bond, survival, desert, sweet romance, coming of age, prequel novella, American history, British history, dystopian adventure romance, science fiction, gaslamp fantasy