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The Scourge of God

A Novel of the Change

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The Scourge of God

By: S. M. Stirling
Narrated by: Todd McLaren
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Rudi MacKenzie continues his trek across the land that was once the United States of America. His destination: Nantucket, where he hopes to learn the truth behind the Change that rendered technology across the globe inoperable.

During his travels, Rudi forges ties with new allies in the continuing war against the Prophet, who teaches his followers that God has punished humanity by destroying technological civilization. And one fanatical officer in the Sword of the Prophet has been dispatched on a mission: to stop Rudi from reaching his destination by any means necessary.

©2008 S.M. Stirling (P)2008 Tantor Alternate History Fiction Science Fiction

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"Stirling...eloquently describes a devastated, mystical world that will appeal to fans of traditional fantasy as well as post-apocalyptic SF." ( Pubilshers Weekly)

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worthy addition to the series. action packed, new characters, and even the nonpagans get religious-foreshadowing-visions.

visions for err'body round here

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but still jolted by Mr. McLaren's mispronounciations. How about sluff for slough and rimpoch for rimpoche? Oh, and folks are still barring their teeth.

A bit better than The Sunrise Lands

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I read the Island in the Sea of Time trilogy and loved it. I was delighted when my son found Dies the Fire (first in this series) and gave it to me as a surprise birthday present. If anything the Dies the Fire series is even better than the Island series. Both have superbly developed characters, strong story lines, and are very captivating. Each year since the first I've devoured each new book in the series in a day or three, and then wait impatiently for the next one to come along.

The Audible treatment is, IMHO, also superb. I found the narrator to be better than most others on most audio books, and he does a very good job with voice changes, inflection, and accents - even doing a creditable job for the women.

I would highly recommend the series - both hard copy and Audible version to anyone who has imagination, enjoys strong characters, the struggle between good and evil (there are a few VERY evil ones in here!), and an epic adventure that stands with the very best in modern storytelling.

Outstanding!!

A superb story by a superb author

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great story. gets better and better. this one had an abrupt turn of events, hopefully it's just a side quest. and doesn't take the whole next book.

scourge of god

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This series is set in Oregon, and main characters are witches (among others). I am from Oregon (Eastern Oregon), and I'm a witch. So this book had opportunity to offend and/or alienate me in two separate arenas. It didn't. I've been hooked since the first few pages of the first book.

I am very impressed that S.M. Stirling's stories can transport me the 2600 miles that currently lies between me and my native soil. I've been mesmerized since Dies the Fire, and have faithfully waited as each new book was released.

The one thing that will bother listeners who know the state well is the continued & blatant mispronunciation by Todd McLaren of places such as Gervais (pro: "JER viss", not "ger VIGH us"), and Umatilla (pro: "you ma TILL uh" not "oo ma TEE uh". There are other smatterings of mispronunciation that make me giggle or wince, but those are the 2 biggies. :)

All in all it's a magickal, and fascinating book and I can't wait to see what's in store for Rudy and company next year.

Excellent Story w/ a few mispronunciations

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