An Unstoppable Horde Advances

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S A Gibson

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In the Horde's Way

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When a new trooper starts working at the Southwest Library, she meets Alaya, the Librarian's daughter. But for Henrietta, a soldier with a secret, this young woman may hold the key to expelling the invaders. The events that follow launch Henrietta on a journey that is dangerous and epic, leading her into the councils of the invaders and chieftains of the tribes that rule the desert land of the Southwest. But an even greater danger is coming. Something is moving into the land, something more evil even than the dominating ruling clans. Messengers warn of a mounted menace moving down from the north, destroying all in its path. Facing the rising threat, Henrietta must join with the librarians and old enemies to build a stronger alliance. In this tale of the future world without modern technology, each character must make decisions of loyalty and commitment that will shape the future.

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Published author of academic articles and book chapters and post-apocalyptic "woodpunk" fiction, S.A. Gibson turns his passions for learning, artificial intelligence, and human communication into accessible worlds of wonder and fascination. He is most proud of having been active in political actions for peace and justice. He lives with his beautiful wife and their beloved Dachshund-Chihuahua in Southern California, where he is currently producing an academic title on international ethnic conflict.

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An Unstoppable Horde Advances

Alaya did not believe the stories of the Horde. But she is about to hear a heartrending story from a family that lived through a terrible time, in the north. Danger is coming.

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In the Horde's Way

“We are Haida.” Yaahl indicates his wife and child. “We were in Sitka when the Horde swept through the coastal towns and villages in Alaska.”
“You fought?” Kalapati asks softly.
He shakes his head. “Some did, Colonel Blackhand.” The man looks into Kalapati’s eyes then settles on Alaya.
“Those who did were sorry,” Yaahl adds.
Tangaroa clarifies, “The Vashon have reports. Anchorage was leveled. They resisted.”
The mayor flinches at this news. “When will we learn from our histories?”
But Kalapati remains stoic.
With a resigned nod, Yaahl continues. “After we saw what happened to those who fought, we surrendered. Nearly our entire town.”
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