Arslan

the long version

He took the world by storm. Beginning with conquering the United States, General Arslan gradually has taken control of a large portion of the globe with just a handful of soldiers possessed of an abundance of loyalty, pride and warfare knowledge. Franklin Bond is devoted to his town of Kraftsville, Illinois, and to his job as principal of the town’s small school. When the young and ruthless General visits the town, Bond learns how pride, honor and power can transform a man from a military genius to a soldier thirsty for power. The New York Times has called science fiction master M.S. Engh’s writing "perversely flawless," and her story "truly shocking." ARSLAN breaks all the science fiction rules.