Lion's Blood (A Novel of Slavery and Freedom in an Alternate America)

In this alternate world where the center of culture and power shifted to Africa, white slaves work for black masters. Set in the mid nineteenth century in a primarily Islamic America, LION'S BLOOD tells of a bond between Kai, son of a powerful leader and plantation owner, and Aidan, brought from the British Isles by slave traders to work on the planation. As both grow to manhood, conflicts arise, and both are caught up in a war with invading Aztecs to the South. Kai's conflicted feelings and Aidan's longing for freedom are part of the broad canvas in this fascinating story of an alternate America. "LION'S BLOOD is Barnes' masterwork as a solo flight." - Larry Niven