Focuses on the aftermath of the world-shattering Mongolian invasion of 1241 and the difficult paths undertaken by its resilient survivors.

This riveting second installment in Stephenson and company's epic tale focuses on the aftermath of the world-shattering Mongolian invasion of 1241 and the difficult paths of its most resilient survivors. An order of warrior monks searches for a way to overthrow the horde, even as the invaders take its members hostage.