Set amid the Mongol conquests, Bones of the Hills follows Genghis Khan as fresh trouble rises west of the Mongolian plains. Attacked emissaries and broken trade ties force expansive military responses beyond familiar borders.

To meet multiple threats the khan divides his forces, appointing his sons as commanders and sending armies into regions that correspond to modern Iran and Iraq. Campaigns range from reconnaissance and tribute demands to full sieges and brutal reprisals, while the leadership choices also test rival heirs and the question of succession.

The novel blends large-scale strategy, political maneuvering and vivid battle scenes to explore leadership, loyalty and the making of an empire. Readers who appreciate sweeping historical sagas and detailed portrayals of warfare and power will find this a compelling account of a pivotal era.

• 518 pages
• Hardcover
• HarperCollins, 2008

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