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Storm from the Shadows

by David Weber

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Rear Admiral Michelle Henke was commanding one of the ships in a force led by Honor Harrington in an all-out space battle. The odds were against the Star Kingdom forces, and they had to run. But Michelles ship was crippled, and had to be destroyed to prevent superior Manticoran technology from falling into Havenite hands, and she and her surviving crew were taken prisoner. Much to her surprise, she was repatriated to Manticore, carrying a request for a summit conference between the leaders of the two sides which might end the war. But a condition of her return was that she gave her parole not to fight against the forces of the Republic of Haven until she had been officially exchanged for a Havenite prisoner of war, so she was given a command far away from the wars battle lines. What she didnt realize was that she would find herself on a collision course, not with a hostile government, but with the interstellar syndicate of criminals known as Manpower. And Manpower had its own plans for eliminating Manticore as a possible threat to its lucrative slave trade, deadly plans which remain hidden in the shadows.

 

Praise for the Prequel, The Shadow of Saganami:

“These hugely entertaining and clever adventures are the very epitome of space opera. . . . Weber . . . remind[s] the reader that a hero can be anyone who does his or her job with honor, commitment and skill.” Publishers Weekly

 

The Shadow of Saganami may be military science fiction great David Webers best tale in the Honorverse . . an action packed tale with a fully developed multiple cast. . . .” The Midwest Book Review

Synopsis:

The hottest series in science fiction continues in a new war for Honor Harrington's comrades on Manticore. Weberand Honorinspire fanatical devotion in an army of enthusiastic readers, and they've been impatiently waiting for the latest adventure in the Honorverse.

About the Author

David Weber is the science fiction phenomenon of the decade. His popular Honor Harrington novels are New York Times best sellers and cant come out fast enough for his devoted readers. ADD SENTENCE ABOUT OFF A. REEF. He has also begun a top-selling epic SF adventure series in collaboration with John Ringo, with four novels so far: March Upcountry, March to the SeaMarch to the Stars and We Few. His Wind Riders Oath, another New York Times best seller, continues his popular Bahzell fantasy adventure series.

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Chris Horne, March 4, 2009 (view all comments by Chris Horne)
This book tells a generally good story. With this new wok, Weber moves up the Honorverse main storyline to a couple of months after the huge Battle of Manticore, narrated in his last major Honor Harrington novel - "At all costs".

If you follow the Honor Harrington story lines this book, per se, offers a view into what is happening in the Talbot Cluster while Haven and Manticore are at each others throats and opens up two new possible combat fronts for the embattled Royal Manticoran Navy.

Have in mind that the book ends with a huge cliff-hanger and that you will wish you had the next book in hand when you finish it.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781416591474
Author:
Weber, David
Publisher:
Baen Books
Subject:
Science Fiction - Adventure
Subject:
Science Fiction - Space Opera
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Women soldiers
Subject:
Space warfare
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Science fiction, american
Publication Date:
March 2009
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
755
Dimensions:
9.50x6.52x1.47 in. 2.10 lbs.

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