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Vatta's Peace: Book 1
$34.14
- Paperback
464 pages
- Release Date
11 April 2017
Summary
Admiral Ky Vatta should return to her childhood home a war hero, but on the way her shuttle is downed by sabotage.
Marooned in a hostile landscape it’ll take every bit of wit, skill and luck she can muster to lead her fellow survivors to safety, knowing that the mysterious enemies who destroyed the ship are on the hunt, and may have an agent in the group ready to finish the job at any moment. And was the sabotage an attempt on Ky’s own life, or someone else’s?
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780356506289 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0356506282 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Moon |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 11 April 2017 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 142mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Vatta's Peace |
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Critics Review
Scenes of battling the odds are terrific, making for an adventure story that’s written with an energy and pace that demands your attention
If you get a buzz from dodging assassins, wheeling and dealing, and zooming around space at FTL speed, then check out this SF military adventure … When Ky engages the enemy, Moon does a cracking job of engaging you
A rollercoaster ride of combat and intrigue. Fast-moving action set in a classic space-opera universe, with plenty of plot surprises and a likeably tough heroineGorgeous … I galloped through them … I don’t know when I enjoyed a trilogy so muchStrong characterisation, subtle humour and a feel for military SF make this dynastic space opera a strong addition for all SF collectionsElizabeth Moon
Elizabeth Moon grew up on the Texas border, served three years active duty in the USMC (1968-71), and now lives with her husband of almost sixty years, also a veteran, near Austin, Texas.
She has written more than twenty-five novels, including Nebula Award winner The Speed of Dark, Hugo Award finalist Remnant Population, the Vatta’s War and Serrano Legacy space opera series, and the books of the enduring epic The Deed of Paksenarrion, multiply awarded as one of the 100 Best Fantasies of All Time.
A New York Times bestselling author, her work has been published in twenty languages and sold four million copies. When not writing, Moon enjoys photographing native plants and wildlife, knitting socks, and cooking.
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