Hood, Ken. The Years of Longdirk
Divergence: 1241 CE
What if: Ogedai Khan did not die in 1241 and the Mongols continued their advance into and
conquest of Europe. Also, Christianity never grew to become a major religion and many towns
rely on the benevolence of a local spirit.
Series note: Trilogy consisting of Demon Sword, Demon Rider, and Demon Knight.
Comments: Ken Hood is a pseudonym for Dave Duncan.
Hood, Ken. Demon Sword
Divergence: 1241 CE
Summary: In 1519, a young Scotsman finds himself the quarry of an English hexer, and apparently
also possessed by a demon.
Series note: First volume of The Years of Longdirk.
Published: HarperPrism 1995 (0061054100).
Hood, Ken. Demon Rider
Divergence: 1241 CE
Summary: The further adventures of Longdirk in Spain, traveling through land devastated by the
Fiend now ruling England and suffering visions of a future in which he will be captured by
the Inquisition.
Series note: Second volume of The Years of Longdirk.
Published: HarperPrism 1997 (0061057584).
Hood, Ken. Demon Knight
Divergence: 1241 CE
Summary: While preparing for the final battle against the Fiend, Longdirk is embroiled in
Florentine politics.
Series note: Third volume of The Years of Longdirk.
Published: HarperPrism 1998 (0061057592).
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