The house of the Falcon

In Kashgar, where the ancient caravan routes meet the forbidding mountains of Central Asia, a mysterious white traveler rides into the old city with a rifle, a weary horse, and a native servant. He appears to be searching for someone—or something—but offers no explanation before taking shelter in a crowded serai. Around him gather traders, shepherds, and strangers who watch his every move.

When a one-eyed tribesman warns him to flee, the traveler dismisses the danger. Then, after a hurried meal, he is struck by a sudden illness and left nearly helpless, gripping his rifle while the crowd waits for an opportunity. Far from the protection of other Europeans, he must survive a city of hidden loyalties, uneasy authorities, and treacherous mountain borders. Told with vivid detail and a strong sense of place, this adventure promises intrigue, danger, and a perilous journey toward the roof of the world.