David Mark Weber is een Amerikaanse auteur van sciencefiction en fantasy. Veel van zijn verhalen bevatten militaire, met name maritieme, thema's, en passen goed binnen het genre van militaire sciencefiction. Hij plaatst vrouwelijke protagonisten vaak in traditioneel mannelijke rollen, wat nieuwe perspectieven biedt op leiderschap en conflict. Zijn schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door gedetailleerde weergaven van militaire strategieën en tactieken, waardoor lezers worden ondergedompeld in de complexe werelden die hij creëert.
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The Bugs have a superior drive technology, overwhelming numbers, and a strategy that's mind-numbingly alien. But they have finally encountered a food source that's too stubborn to go down easy. For the humans and Orions of the Grand Alliance choosing their strategy was easy--the only possible objective in the Fourth Interstellar War was the complete extermination of the Bugs.
The Prodigal's ReturnNeither side having proved capable of pressing their conflict to a successful conclusion, the Human-Orion war to end all interstellar wars has collapsed into an uneasy peace. But it is a peace filled with fear, hatred and mistrust on both sides. Then from out of a warp point notorious for devouring space ships, appears a ship from the dim mists of half-forgotten history. It responds to hails from patroling Orion sentry using ancient human codes from a long lost colony. And it opens fire on the Orions, igniting the fires of interstellar war anew, in a quest to free Holy Mother Terra...
No one wanted another war. Thomas Theisman didn't. He had risked his life to restore the Republic of Haven's ancient Constitution. The Prime Minister of Manticore didn't. He was perfectly happy to spin out negotiations while milking wartime tax measures for his own partisan projects. His Imperial Majesty Gustav didn't. Now that fighting had ended, the Andermani Emperor had his own plans for Silesia, and he was confident he could acheive them without a war of his own. Protector Benjamin of Grayson didn't. His people had made too deep a commitment to the Manticoran Alliance, in blood as well as treasure, for him to want to risk seeing it all thrown away. And Honor Harrington certainly didn't. The "Salamander" had seen the inside of too many furnaces already, she knew too much about what war costs. Unfortunately, what they wanted didn't matter...
Colin MacIntyre's journey begins with an unexpected draft by Dahak, a self-aware battleship, to combat a long-dormant enemy threatening the galaxy. As he grapples with self-doubt, he faces mutineers who have subtly influenced Earth for centuries. Tasked with uniting humanity against the ancient threat, he also finds himself in the role of Emperor, attracting assassination plots while ensuring the safety of his children. With resilience and cunning, MacIntyre and his descendants rise to the challenge, determined to protect intelligent life and restore a fallen empire.
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In this gripping installment of the series, Honor Harrington confronts a formidable attack from a corrupt star empire while uncovering a sinister plot to enslave humanity. Following a brutal assault on the Manticoran home system, Honor and the Star Kingdom must retaliate against a technologically advanced enemy. Complicating matters, she faces a long-standing adversary within the faltering Solarian League. Although the war with the People's Republic of Haven has ended and peace is established, a grave threat emerges from the Mesan Alignment, which is orchestrating a plan to enslave the human race. Honor's primary mission is to thwart another devastating strike from this shadowy organization, which could spell disaster for the Star Kingdom. To protect the wormhole network that is vital to their wealth and power, she must act decisively, knowing that the Solarian League will perceive this as a declaration of war. As the battle intensifies, Honor finds herself in a desperate struggle for survival, determined to confront the true puppetmasters behind the Mesan Alignment. This novel features intricate political maneuvering and thrilling action, continuing the saga of Honor Harrington with engaging characters and high-stakes conflict.
A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Pick for Fall 2018. Weber delivers book #19 in the multiple New York Times-bestselling series, the first new Honor Harrington novel since 2013's Shadow of Freedom.
Yesterday, the Star Kingdom of Manticore was a small, unimportant interstellar backwater, recently recovering from the Plague Years. Affluent yet lacking in trade appeal, it had little need for a navy and even less interest in funding one. However, Manticore has now become a target, facing an unknown aggressor. Queen Elizabeth I understands the urgency of discovering the enemy's motives and recognizes the necessity of a navy for her kingdom. Manticore also requires allies like the Republic of Haven and the Andermani Empire to bolster its trade and military expertise. Officers such as Travis Long and his wife, Lisa, are tasked with gaining that experience, while Travis's brother, Gavin, Earl Winterfall, must forge essential alliances as a novice diplomat. They are dispatched to the Andermani Empire, home to one of the galaxy's most formidable navies. Yet, upon arrival, they find the Andermani embroiled in civil war following the Emperor's death, complicating their mission. Caught in the midst of turmoil, Travis, Lisa, and Gavin must navigate these challenges and ensure their survival before they can achieve their goals.
After fighting the Khanate, with the crucial help of the Fringe Worlds, the Inner Worlds have decided not to give up the powers they seized during the war. Rather than allow the Fringers representation in the Federation, they are inviting the Khanate in. The Fringers have only one answer to that: Insurrection!
