The Wisdom of Dead Men

With the slow collapse of the British Empire in the nineteenth century, private organizations fought for control of the region—by any means necessary. Through ruthless ambition, violence, and the supernatural ability to live for over a century, the Wildenstern family has come out on top and will do anything to remain there.
 
Eighteen-year-old Nate would rather travel the world and forget about his conniving and vicious family, but turning his back on Ireland’s new empire is easier said than done. In this alternate world where machines think, betrayal is encouraged, and murder is rewarded, Nate must decide how far he’ll go to protect himself and his family—unless his family kills him first.