The Protector's War

by S. M. Stirling Narrated by Todd McLaren

Overview

Rising from the ashes of the computer and industrial ages is a brave new world. Survivors have banded together in tribal communities, committed to rebuilding society. In Oregon's Willamette Valley, former pilot Michael Havel's Bearkillers are warriors of renown. Their closest ally, the mystical Clan MacKenzie, is led by Wiccan folksinger Juniper MacKenzie. Their leadership has saved countless lives.



But not every leader has altruistic aspirations. Norman Arminger, medieval scholar, rules the Protectorate. He has enslaved civilians, built an army, and spread his forces from Portland through most of western Washington State. Now he wants the Willamette Valley farmland, and he's willing to wage war to conquer it.



Unknown to both factions is the imminent arrival of a ship from Tasmania bearing British soldiers...

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

In one catastrophic moment in the final years of the 20th century, all technology ceased to function, leaving humanity without any power except what they could provide with their own (and their animals') labor. Almost a decade after "The Change," two allied communities-former pilot Michael Havel's Bearkillers and Wiccan priestess Juniper Mackenzie's Clan Mackenzie-attempt to forge a life of prosperity and meaning despite threats from bandits, tyrannical rival communities, and the impotent but troublesome remnants of government. Far away, in England, a group of exiles sets out to find a new home and a new future on the North American continent. Stirling continues the saga begun in Dies the Fire, revisiting old characters and introducing new ones. His ability to imagine a return to quasimedievalism in the modern world provides a glimpse into the inner strength of men and women under fire. Highly recommended. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171040420
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	06/30/2008
Series:	Emberverse Series , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,195,507

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