Synopses & Reviews
Another fun addition to a very entertaining science fiction series
An exciting space opera that is set in the universe of Kris Longknife.”Night Owl Reviews (on Vicky Peterwald: Target)
Seeking revenge for her brothers death, Grand Duchess Vicky Peterwald underwent an unlikely transformationfrom pampered heir to naval lieutenant. Now a new challenge looms: Vicky will need to use both her military and political ranks to rebuild war-torn planets, planets ruined both by the Peterwald Empire and by Kris Longknifes revolutionary quests.
But not everyone shares Vickys goals. When the death-before-dishonor code of the Navy meets the anything-goes-to-win motto of the Imperial family, Vicky must confront, outwit, and conquer both revolutionaries and her own family to stifle galactic disorder.
And nothing stops a Grand Duchess, on or off the field.
Review
Praise for the novels of Mike Shepherd “Fast-paced, exciting, nicely detailed, with some innovative touches.”—Elizabeth Moon, Nebula Award-winning author of Crown of Renewal
“Shepherd delivers no shortage of military action, in space and on the ground. Its cinematic, dramatic, and dynamic…[He also] demonstrates a knack for characterization, balancing serious moments with dry humor.”—Tor.com
“Readers have come to depend on Mike Shepherd for fast-paced military science fiction bound to compelling story lines and adrenaline-pumping battles.”—Fresh Fiction
“Fans of the Honor Harrington escapades will welcome the adventures of another strong female in outer space starring in a thrill-a-page military space opera…The audience will root for the determined, courageous, and endearing heroine as she displays intelligence and leadership during lethal confrontations.”—Alternative Worlds
Synopsis
Another fun addition to a very entertaining science fiction series An exciting space opera that is set in the universe of Kris Longknife. Night Owl Reviews(onVicky Peterwald: Target)
Seeking revenge for her brother s death, Grand Duchess Vicky Peterwald underwent an unlikely transformation from pampered heir to naval lieutenant. Now a new challenge looms: Vicky will need to use both her military and political ranks to rebuild war-torn planets, planets ruined both by the Peterwald Empire and by Kris Longknife s revolutionary quests.
But not everyone shares Vicky s goals. When the death-before-dishonor code of the Navy meets the anything-goes-to-win motto of the Imperial family, Vicky must confront, outwit, and conquer both revolutionaries and her own family to stifle galactic disorder.
And nothing stops a Grand Duchess, on or off the field."
About the Author
Mike Shepherd is a pseudonym for Mike Moscoe, a full-time writer who lives in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of the Kris Longknife series including Kris Longknife: Defender, and the Jump Universe series including To Do or Die.