β Scribed by David Drake
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Captain Daniel Leary with his friendand spyOfficer Adele Mundy are sent to a quiet sector to carry out an easy task: helping the local admiral put down a coup before it takes place. But then the jealous admiral gets rid of them by sending them off on a wild goose chase to a sector where commerce is king and business is carried out by extortion and gunfights.
With anarchy and rebellion in the air, a rogue intelligence officer plots the war that will destroy civilization and enlists the help of a brute whom even torturers couldn't stomach.
And, of course, its up to Leary and Mundy to put a stop to the madness.
About David Drakes previous RCN novel, *What Distant Deeps:*
Drake deftly weaves a web of political machinations and intrigue that vividly depicts the costs of war. Fans of Patrick O'Brian's Maturin and Aubrey novels will enjoy this intricate, rousing space opera. Publishers Weekly
About David Drakes RCN series:
[R]ousing old-fashioned space opera. Publishers Weekly
The fun is in the telling, and Mr. Drake has a strong voice. I want more! Philadelphia Weekly Press
[S]pace opera is alive and well.This series is getting better as the author goes alongcharacter development combined with first-rate action and memorable world designs. SFReader.com
About David Drake:
[P]rose as cold and hard s the metal alloy of a tankrivals Crane and Remarque Chicago Sun-Times
Drake couldnt write a bad action scene at gunpoint. Booklist
Library : Science Fiction
Universes : Lt. Leary / RCN [09]
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9781451638158
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