The Given Sacrifice
The Given Sacrifice by S. M. Stirling is published by National Geographic Books and was released on September 2, 2014. This 496-page novel explores the aftermath of a significant battle in the High Kingdom of Montival, where Rudi Mackenzie must liberate the people of Idaho from the oppressive forces of the Church Universal and Triumphant. As he embarks on this mission, he faces the daunting challenge of confronting the malevolent Powers of the Void, who pose a threat not only to him but also to the future of his children.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of conflict and survival in a post-apocalyptic setting. The story follows Rudi’s journey as he navigates the complexities of leadership and legacy, particularly as his daughter, Princess Órlaith, grows up under the weight of her father’s reputation. The book presents a blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, set against a backdrop of alternative history, as it examines the enduring struggle against dark forces that threaten the world.
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Rudi Mackenzie has won the battle that expelled the enemy from the new High Kingdom of Montival. Now he must free the people who live in the state once known as Idaho from occupation by the legions of the Church Universal and Triumphant and pursue them to their lair over the mountains. There he will finally confront the forces behind the Church—the Powers of the Void.
Yet even a victory will not end the conflict forever. The Powers of the Void are malevolent and infinitely patient, and the struggle is one that involves the entire world. They threaten not only Rudi in the present, but also the future represented by his children, Órlaith and John. Rudi knows this.
And as his heir Princess Órlaith grows up in the shadow of her famous father, she also realizes that the enemy will do anything to see that she does not live to fulfill her parents’ dream….
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