Shepherd Autrey is a Quaker, a physician, and a man deeply disturbed by the madness around him as the War Between the tates bears down on his America in 1863. Dared by a friend to take an active role, Shep volunteers to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of Sherman’s scorched earth campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. There he runs foul of a Confederate recruiting drive and fi nds himself hanged by the neck from a tree. Awakening in a strange land which can’t possibly be earth, Shep is plunged into battle and saves the life of an alien warrior prince. Hailed by bloodthirsty killers as the bravest man alive, Shep combats his conscience, his fl agging faith, and an ever-growing number of people who want him dead.
Philip makes his bid against Shep in battle. Shep has other ideas about who the real enemy is.
With the lives of Xhylanna and Hylas in the balance, Shep faces off against Raxes's chosen champion -- his old friend Philip.
Seeing through the Pretender's eyes, Shep lives the final chapter of the gods' time on old Earth. Raxes refuses to take his part in the planned revolt and tries to reach out to his true father.
Seeking help in getting Xhylanna back from Raxes, Shep and Hylas confront the gods of New Earth face to face.
Shep and his companions set out for the home of the gods of New Earth. Within sight of their goal, they are attacked by an anrgy god as Shep meets the Firechild in the divine flesh.
Shep goes through two profound life changes in one night and stands trial for espionage. Leadership in the city of Jentana changes. This is it - the chapter that proves this is NOT your grandfather…
While Jentana doctors rush to save Hylas, the Aspar attack! Fliers rain destruction on the Jentana's island, and fear grows that this time their enemy has found the location of their undersea city as…
Xhylanna marshals her Generals to make a decisive strike against the Aspar. Philip sells his knowledge of the enemy, and Shep tries desperately to broker peace. Meanwhile, Hylas makes a drastic dec…