Book 18 in the multiple New York Times best-selling Ring of Fire series and the team behind national bestseller 1635 The Kremlin Games After carving a free state for itself in war-torn 17th century Europe citizens of the modern town of Grantville West Virginia contend with aristocratic forces determined to keep their grip on power whatever it takes When Grantville West Virginia was transported back to the year 1631 - in the middle of the Thirty Years&39; War no less - many things happened Many opportunities arose It&39;s said that a rising tide lifts all boats Perhaps not quite as high as the Barbie Consortium rose however