Alaya can't be protected

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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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Alaya can't be protected

The Librarian's daughter, Alaya has been placed in the path of danger. It does not matter there are powerful men and women around her who would like to keep her safe. It will rest her, with her closest friends, to determine her fate.

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In the Horde's Way

A small smile creeps over Alaya's face. Henrietta spies it, and thinks, she can’t help admiring her scatterbrained friend. There’s a trio left now. Henrietta asks, “May I fetch you anything? Alaya? Librarian Way?”
Way puts an arm around Alaya. “I’m sorry...” Henrietta turns away, sparing Way, as his voice chokes up. “I should protect you.”
“Father,” comes Alaya’s low response, “your job is to protect all of us, not just some of us… We also need to help protect you …”
There’s a moment’s silence, followed by William’s words, “… from the coming storm. We all have to try to protect each other.”
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