Escape From The Barrki.
Publisher Description
FAST PACED ACTION AND ADVENTURE. Walter, the ageing Emperor of Galgaran is asleep as his city is attacked and destroyed. Gathering his travel kit, coat and long knife Walter leaves his home. He wanders through the rubble and saves a young woman by killing her attackers, the dreaded Barrki. They escape through an underground tunnel into the countryside. All that Walter wants to do is go to the beach at far away Baray, to retire. However, he and Liras have trouble with almost every tribe along the way.
Australian Author, Catrina Faye.