<p>In a world ravaged by rising sea level and nuclear war Britain is a dangerous place reliant on steampunk technology. Street urchin Ebadiah is given a chance in life by two middle class men who recognise his intelligence. They tell him about their secret struggle against mutated beings called gawpers who have psychic powers.</p><p></p><p>When his benefactors are called up to the army to face a foreign invader Ebadiah must deal with the gawpers by himself. He has a permanent limp a damaged eye and little self-confidence. But with a faithful dog and some good friends a young man can perhaps accomplish great deeds.</p>