Philip Smart survived being transported to a parallel Pennsylvania where modern civilization never existed. Now, as chief of the Castle People, he faces an even greater challenge: building a new world from scratch.
When a Norse village, a medieval castle, and refugees from 1975 Dallas, Pennsylvania all collide in the wilderness, Philip must forge alliances between cultures separated by centuries. With his blacksmith Bragi pushing the boundaries of medieval technology and hostile tribes threatening from all sides, every decision could mean survival or destruction.
But the greatest danger comes from within. Many of the surviving residents of Dallas await a rescue that will never come. Mining engineer Artie Ravenel brings desperately needed expertise—and a contempt for the "barbarians" he works alongside. As winter closes in and food runs short, Philip must choose between keeping the peace and doing what's right.
In a world where a catapult is cutting-edge technology and a buzz saw blade is worth its weight in gold, can one man unite warring cultures before they tear each other apart?
Fire and Iron is the gripping sequel to Another Pennsylvania. Perfect for fans of S.M. Stirling's Island in the Sea of Time and Eric Flint's 1632.
Genre: Science Fiction
When a Norse village, a medieval castle, and refugees from 1975 Dallas, Pennsylvania all collide in the wilderness, Philip must forge alliances between cultures separated by centuries. With his blacksmith Bragi pushing the boundaries of medieval technology and hostile tribes threatening from all sides, every decision could mean survival or destruction.
But the greatest danger comes from within. Many of the surviving residents of Dallas await a rescue that will never come. Mining engineer Artie Ravenel brings desperately needed expertise—and a contempt for the "barbarians" he works alongside. As winter closes in and food runs short, Philip must choose between keeping the peace and doing what's right.
In a world where a catapult is cutting-edge technology and a buzz saw blade is worth its weight in gold, can one man unite warring cultures before they tear each other apart?
Fire and Iron is the gripping sequel to Another Pennsylvania. Perfect for fans of S.M. Stirling's Island in the Sea of Time and Eric Flint's 1632.
Genre: Science Fiction