the meantime, Ingolf is captured by the Cutters, who are led by Kuttner, who mysteriously forces Ingolf to drop his machete and takes him prisoner. Meanwhile, the forces of the C.U.T. succeed in breaching the walls of Twin Falls, capturing the city and on the orders of their leader the Prophet Sethaz, massacres the entire population. Characters in The Sunrise Lands Literary significance and reception As of September 7, 2008, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association and IndieBound list The Sunrise Lands as number nine on their list of mass market bestsellers in the Pacific Northwest for the week ending September 14, 2008. References to other works Rudi's company originally numbered nine companions, including himself, making reference to the eight companions of Frodo in The Fellowship of the Ring. The characters themselves make extensive reference to this. Rudi's company buys weapons from "The Weapon Shop of Isherman." This is a clear reference to AE Van Vogt's "The Weapon Shops of Isher." References External links Sample Chapters The Sunrise Lands page at the Science Fiction Book Club The Emberverse series 2007 American novels 2007 science fiction novels Alternate history novels Novels by S. M. Stirling Post-apocalyptic novels Roc Books books