<p>S. M. Stirling is the author of numerous novels, both on his own and in collaboration. A former lawyer and an amateur historian, he lives in the Southwest with his wife, Jan.<br>
A truly original combination of postapocalyptic sci fi and military-oriented medieval fantasy. --Kirkus Reviews As usual, S. M. Stirling delivers a rich world readers want to live in. --PNC-Minnesota Bureau A wondrous universe. --Otherwhere Gazette The story line is fast-paced from the onset and never slows down. --Genre Go Round Reviews