The Protector’s War
The Protector’s War by S. M. Stirling is a reprint edition published by Penguin on September 5, 2006, featuring 608 pages in English. This novel unfolds in a world transformed by the Change, which has rendered technology inoperable, leading to the emergence of tribal communities striving to rebuild society. The story centers on Michael Havel and his Bearkillers, renowned warriors in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, alongside their ally, the mystical Clan Mackenzie, led by Wiccan folksinger Juniper Mackenzie. As they navigate this new reality, they face threats from Norman Arminger, a medieval scholar who has enslaved civilians and built an army, intent on conquering the fertile lands of the valley.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of survival and conflict, set against a backdrop of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic challenges. The tension escalates as Arminger’s ambitions clash with those of Havel and Mackenzie, leading to inevitable warfare. Additionally, the arrival of a ship from Tasmania carrying British soldiers introduces further complications to the already volatile situation. This edition invites readers to explore a unique blend of science fiction and alternative history, capturing the essence of an epic struggle for power and survival in a radically altered world.
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It’s been eight years since the Change rendered technology inoperable across the globe. Rising from the ashes of the computer and industrial ages is a brave new world. Survivors have banded together in tribal communities, committed to rebuilding society. In Oregon’s Willamette Valley, former pilot Michael Havel’s Bearkillers are warriors of renown. Their closest ally, the mystical Clan Mackenzie, is led by Wiccan folksinger Juniper Mackenzie. Their leadership has saved countless lives.
But not every leader has altruistic aspirations. Norman Arminger, medieval scholar, rules the Protectorate. He has enslaved civilians, built an army, and spread his forces from Portland through most of western Washington State. Now he wants the Willamette Valley farmland, and he’s willing to wage war to conquer it.
And unknown to both factions is the imminent arrival of a ship from Tasmania bearing British soldiers…
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