Crusade - 07

Crusade, Book 4 of The Turner Chronicles

An angry Clack learns of the raid from a very young scout named Lioth. He sends Han Chuck after the warband with orders to bring back at least half their heads. For his part, Han is very willing because one of his wives is among the dead. Lead by Lioth, they give chase, only to encounter one dangerous trap after another. Han watches Lioth carefully and is greatly impressed by her physical and mental skills, but he is frustrated by their lack of progress, even if the leader of those he chases is his brother.

Meanwhile Roger Khante has great fun instigating a riot agains one of Aaron's factories.

And then we are back to Han Chuk chasing his brother. Lioth leads the warband past multiple traps to finally come upon the enemy. A battle ensues, but unhappily as most of the enemy escape.