In China's wild north-west, a mob ofbandits challenge the Emperor's rule.At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the ruleof the mighty Chinese empire. In China's wild north-west, a mob ofbandits challenge the Emperor's rule. At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the ruleof the mighty Chinese empire. Even best friends Hu and Ren find themselves on opposite sides, torn apart by family loyalties. Ren and Hu must make terrible choices that could destroy them all . . .Or can they overcome all odds and find a way to bring peace? By the author of Year of the Tiger.