Wasteland of Flint

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Acclaimed as one of SF's most exciting new talents, Thomas Harlan captivated readers with his Oath of Empire series, a thrilling mix of alternate history, high fantasy, and military adventure. His works, including The Shadow of Ararat and The Storm of Heaven, garnered rave reviews and two nominations for Best New Writer of the Year. In his latest science fiction epic, Harlan draws on his deep knowledge of history and strategy to envision an alternate future where the Aztec Empire dominates Earth and an interstellar realm. In this universe, the ambitious Empire of the Méxica has propelled humanity among the stars, uncovering a perilous cosmos once ruled by vanished civilizations and their enigmatic artifacts. Dr. Gretchen Andersson, a xeno-archeologist and second-class citizen, has dedicated her career to finding these First Sun artifacts. However, she is unexpectedly reassigned to locate a missing survey team, only to find herself aboard an imperial warship led by a Japanese commander and an Aztec aristocrat, Green Hummingbird, who is both a judge and a sorcerer. What begins as a rescue mission on the desolate Ephesus III reveals deeper secrets and treasures that could threaten the empire. As Gretchen navigates this treacherous landscape, she uncovers a hidden life that may hold deadly implications for her and the empire.