Status
Available
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Series
Collection
Publication
Time Warner Paperbacks (1991), Paperback, 416 pages
Description
Ten centuries ago the Old Time ended when Earth's cities melted in the War of a Thousand Suns. Now the lethal high technology of the Amtrak Federation's underground stronghold is unleashed on Earth's other survivors - the surface-dwelling Mutes.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Pool_Boy
A decent post-apocalyptic read. Decent story that moves, but the characters no longer make me want to root for (or hate) them. I'll probably read some more of the books eventually, but I am in no rush.
Original publication date
1987
Physical description
405 p.; 6.8 inches
ISBN
0722185189 / 9780722185186
Local notes
Iron Master Toshiro Hase-Gawa is a Herald of the Inner Court, a secret agent of his Shogun. With the arrival of Steve, Cadillac and Clearwater, the internal political groups are thrown into some turmoil, and Steve receives some offers. Steve also discovers that Cadillac is making recon gliders for the Iron Masters, masquerading as Steve (since Mutes are supposed to be illiterate). Steve agrees to help Cadillac, in exchange for Toshiro's help in getting them all out of the country at the end.
Other editions
The Amtrak Wars, Book 3: The Iron Master by Patrick Tilley (Paperback)