This second book in a cli-fi series from a nationally-recognized
anthropologist explores a frozen future where archaic species struggle
to survive an apocalyptic Ice Age
In the brutal Ice Age caused by the ancient Jemen war, many archaic
human species, including Denisovans and Homo erectus, hover on the verge
of extinction. There seems no way out, until the greatest Neandertal
holy man, Trogon, has a vision. Legends say the truce that ended the old
war left one hostage in the hands of the victorious rebels: the godlike
Jemen leader known as the Old Woman of the Mountain. According to
Trogon's vision, only one person knows the location of that burial cave.
Trogon must capture young Quiller and force her to lead him there...for
the Old Woman may not be dead. She may only have been in stasis for a
thousand summers, and when reawakened she will save them from oblivion.
But according to the Denisovans--Quiller's people--Trogon is the most
powerful witch alive. He's up to something evil that will surely spell
their destruction. He must be stopped before it's too late.
Quiller's best friend Lynx must brave towering glaciers, dire wolves,
and prides of giant lions to save her and stop Trogon.
