The High King of Montival: A Novel of the Change (Change Series)

“S. M. Stirling provides another fabulous postapocalyptic thriller to his Change saga.” – Alternative WorldsRudi Mackenzie traveled to Nantucket, where he found and took up the Sword of the Lady and, with it, his destiny. His return journey to the area known as Montival, in the Pacific Northwest, is a treacherous one since he and his companions must cross three thousand miles, making both allies and adversaries along the way. When he reaches his destination, he will face the legions of the Prophet. To achieve victory, Rudi must assemble a coalition of those who were his enemies just months before, then forge them into an army that will rescue his homeland and tear the heart out of the Church Universal and Triumphant once and for all. Only then will Rudi be able to come to terms with how the Sword has changed him—as well as the world—and assume his place as Artos, High King of Montival... Product Description The New York Times bestselling author continues his post- apocalyptic series chronicling a modern world without technology. With The Sword of the Lady , Rudi Mackenzie's destiny was determined. Now he returns to Montival in the Pacific Northwest, where he will face the legions of the Prophet. To achieve victory, Rudi must assemble a coalition of those who had been his enemies a few months before and forge them into an army that will rescue his homeland. Only then will Rudi be able to come to terms with how the Sword has changed him, as well as the world, and assume his place as Artos, High King of Montival... About the Author S.M. Stirling is the author of many science fiction and fantasy novels. Rudi Mackenzie Must Return To Montival In The Post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest And Forge An Alliance With Old Enemies If He Is Ever Going To Defeat The Minions Of The Prophet And Assume His Rightful Place As Artos, King Of Montival.