S. M. Stirling's Novels of the Change are a "truly original
combination of postapocalyptic sci-fi and military-oriented medieval
fantasy"* about a future where mysterious Powers removed advanced
technology, and humanity rebuilds society. However, this new world is
not always a peaceful one....
The spirit of troubadour Prince John, the brother of Crown Princess
Órlaith, has fallen captive to the power of the Yellow Raja and his
servant, the Pallid Mask. Prince John's motley band of friends and
followers--headed by Captain Pip of Townsville and Deor Godulfson--must
lead a quest through realms of shadow and dreams to rescue Prince John
from a threat far worse than death.
Meanwhile, across the sea, Japanese Empress Reiko and Órlaith, heir to
the High Kingdom of Montival, muster their kingdoms for war, making
common cause with the reborn Kingdom of Hawaii. But more than weapons or
even the dark magic of the sorcerers of Pyongyang threaten them;
Órlaith's lover, Alan Thurston, might be more than he appears.
From the tropical waters off Hilo and Pearl Harbor, to the jungles and
lost cities of the Ceram Sea, a game will be played where the fate of
the world is at stake.
*Kirkus Reviews