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Moving Target: Vatta's War: Book Two
By (Author) Elizabeth Moon
Little, Brown Book Group
Orbit
1st February 2005
18th November 2004
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Science fiction: space opera
Science fiction: military
War, combat and military adventure fiction
813.54
Paperback
448
Width 113mm, Height 178mm, Spine 30mm
236g
Ky Vatta was a military cadet destined for great things, until an act of kindness incurred her Academy's wrath and ended her career. Instead of the expected disgrace, her rich trader family gave her captaincy of a small ship, to sell for scrap. In flagrant disregard of orders, she saw the opportunity to make a profit and save the ship. Several upgrades later, Ky is determined to retain the ship and her independence in the cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. But a threat emerges that challenges even her sharp wits and, if she survives, could leave the military forever in her debt ...
Praise for Elizabeth Moon's work: 'One of the best-known and most acclaimed writers of SF adventure' Publishers Weekly 'A fine novel ... Absolutely compelling' Greg Bear 'A must read!' Anne McCaffrey 'A powerful and compelling story' DREAMWATCH 'A truly magnificent work' THE ALIEN ONLINE
Elizabeth Moon joined the US Marine Corps in 1968, reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant during active duty. She has also earned degrees in history and biology, run for public office and been a columnist on her local newspaper. She lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and their son.