The Tyrant

On the planet Hafardine, civilization must rediscover progress or collapse. Adrian, guided by disembodied electronic mentors from space, has broughtgunpowder and steam power to the Kingdom of the Isles to break the stranglehold of the Empire. But he will have to avoid being killed by the suspiciousking he serves, by the barbarians he must recruit, and even by his insanely vengeful brother.