The Body Politic: Book II of The Tribal Wars

“Fascinating speculative elements” (BookLife Editor’s Pick) abound when Brianna Miller jumps back to help the savannah tribes gain home rule. “Entwines an intricate, sophisticated plot around a host of unforgettable characters.” (Artisan Book Reviews)

Brianna Miller returns to Dolvia where tribal women protest the oppressive rule of Rabbenu Ely by self-torchings in the Cylay Square. Brianna re-establishes her tribal schools and takes on assistant Kelly Osborn who is mixed blood and also a poet.

Kelly visits a neighboring planet Cicero where her aunt Carline Bryant takes over her education. While returning to Dolvia, Kelly meets the Australian adventurer Hershel Henry who has signed on for a tour of Dolvia as a photo-journalist. Henry takes an opportunity to interview the khalif on the opposing side of the tribal wars.