A CLASSIC OF MILITARY SF FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
OF THE HONOR HARRINGTON SERIES
RINGSIDE FOR THE APOCALYPSE
There he was in his sailboat in the middle of the Atlantic, all alone
and loving it. Well, there was a US Navy carrier group on his southern
horizon, but Richard Ashton was a Navy guy himself, so he didn't mind.
Then came the UFOs, hurtling in from the Outer Black to overfly the
carriers at Mach 17. Their impossible aerobatics were bad enough--but
then they started shooting at each other. And at the Navy. With nukes.
Little ones at first, but winding up with a 500 megatonner at 90 miles
that fried every piece of electronics within line of sight.
Ashton thought he was just a ringside observer to these now
over-the-horizon events. But when a crippled alien lifeboat came
drifting down and homed in on his sailboat, he suddenly found his hands
full of an unconscious, critically wounded, and impossibly human alien
warrior who also happened to be a gorgeous female.
That's when things got interesting.
About The Apocalypse Troll:
". . . a particular delight, offering nonstop action that's both
well-executed and emotionally satisfying." --Publishers Weekly
"It's a rollicking fun tale that's impossible to put down."
--Philadelphia Weekly Press
". . . the best work [Weber] has done . . . the rewards are ample . .
. recommended. . . ." --Starlog
About David Weber:
"[A] balanced mix of interstellar intrigue, counterespionage, and epic
fleet action . . . with all the hard- and software details and tactical
proficiency that Weber delivers like no one else; along with a large
cast of well-developed, believable characters, giving each clash of
fleets emotional weight." --Booklist
"[M]oves . . . as inexorably as the Star Kingdom's Grand Fleet,
commanded by series protagonist Honor Harrington. . . . Weber is the Tom
Clancy of science fiction. . . . His fans will relish this latest
installment. . . ." --Publishers Weekly
"This entry is just as exciting as Weber's initial offering. . . . The
result is a fast-paced and action-packed story that follows [our
characters] as they move from reaction to command of the situation.
Weber builds Shadow of Freedom to an exciting and unexpected climax."
--The Galveston County Daily News
"Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent
technological projection and a deep understanding of military
bureaucracy in this long-awaited Honor Harrington novel. . . . Fans of
this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honor back in action."
--Publishers Weekly
"This latest Honor Harrington novel brings the saga to another crucial
turning point. . . . Readers may feel confident that they will be
Honored many more times and enjoy it every time." --Booklist
"[E]verything you could want in a heroine. . . . Excellent . . .
plenty of action." --Science Fiction Age
"Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!" --Anne McCaffrey
"Compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space
opera adventure." --Locus
"Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent
technological projection. . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will
rejoice . . ." --Publishers Weekly
