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The Scourge of God: A Novel of the Change

by S. M. Stirling

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Publisher Comments:

"A stunning continuation" (Diana L. Paxson, author of Ravens of Avalon) of the New York Times bestselling author's "splendid saga" chronicling an alternate world without technology.

Rudi MacKenzie continues his trek across the land that was once the United States of America. His destination: Nantucket, where he hopes to learn the truth behind The Change that rendered technology across the globe inoperable.

During his travels, Rudi forges ties with new allies in the continuing war against The Prophet, who teaches his followers that God has punished humanity by destroying technological civilization. And one fanatical officer in the Sword of The Prophet has been dispatched on a mission — to stop Rudi from reaching his destination by any means necessary.

Review:

"This vivid sequel to 2007's The Sunrise Lands opens in 2021, a generation after the Change that brought magic back into the world and made electric and explosive power inoperative. New post-industrial societies have risen, some seeking to restore technology and some celebrating its demise. One of the latter is the Church Universal and Triumphant, a group of genocidal Luddites with a prophetic theology that is more Dark Ages than New Age. Clan leader Rudi MacKenzie frequently butts heads with the 'Cutters' and their Prophet as he struggles to cross the devastated Eastern 'Death Zones' and reach Nantucket Island, birthplace of the Change, where he hopes to understand and perhaps reverse the replacement of technology with myth and magic. Stirling (The Sunrise Lands) eloquently describes a devastated, mystical world that will appeal to fans of traditional fantasy as well as post-apocalyptic SF. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

In this continuation of the bestselling author's chronicle of an alternate world, Rudi MacKenzie continues his trek across the land that was once the United States, where he hopes to learn the truth behind The Change that rendered technology across the globe inoperable.

About the Author

S. M. Stirling is the author of many science fiction novels, both on his own and in collaboration. He is a former lawyer and an amateur historian.

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S.M. Stirling's writing will appeal to almost any avid reader. The Scourge of God: A Novel of the Change is an amazing fantasy novel for those who don't normally read fantasy.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780451462282
Subtitle:
A Novel of the Change
Author:
Stirling, S. M.
Publisher:
Roc
Subject:
Regression (Civilization)
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Dystopias
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st
Publication Date:
September 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
450
Dimensions:
9.25x6.34x1.43 in. 1.49 lbs.

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