Part of Emberverse, book 6
First published 2009
Rudi Mackenzie travels to the ruins of Nantucket in a world transformed by apocalypse. Among the devastation, one house stands intact while all others have fallen. Inside this lone surviving structure, Rudi finds a sword of exceptional craftsmanship waiting for him. The moment he takes hold of the weapon, he understands that his life has changed forever. The blade carries power beyond its physical form, marking a turning point in his journey through this altered world. Rudi must come to terms with what this discovery means for his future and the responsibilities it places upon him. The sword represents both opportunity and burden in a landscape where survival depends on adapting to new realities.
Genres: adventure, action, alternate-history, apocalyptic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Nantucket
Period: Apocalypse
496 pages · Hardcover · Roc Hardcover