Synopses & Reviews
Driven by prophetic dreams, the Viking warrior Shef as become the One King, the undisputed ruler of the North. Now he must face the reborn power of the Holy Roman Empire.
Rome threatens Shef's fearsome Viking navy with a new invention of unparalleled destruction: Greek fire. Unable to defend his fleet against this awesome weapon, Shef travels East in search of new wisdom. His quest leads him to the lavish court of the Muslim Caliph and, ultimately, to the secret hiding place of the Holy Grail.
Review
"A powerful climax to one of the most satisfying alternate histories I've read in teh last six years."--
Locus
Synopsis
Rome threatens Shef's fearsome Viking navy with a new invention of unparalleled destruction--Greek fire. Unable to defend his fleet against this awesome weapon, Shef travels East in search of new wisdom. His quest leads him to the lavish court of the Muslim Caliph and, ultimately, to the secret hiding place of the Holy Grail.
About the Author
Harry Harrison is the author of
Deathworld,
Make Room! Make Room! (filmed as
Soylent Green), the popular Stainless Steel Rat books, and many other famous works of SF.