Uncompromising Honor: Volume 14

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TOP TEN NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Book #19 in the best-selling Honor Harrington series from New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journaland international best-selling phenomenon David Weber.

Uncompromising Courage. Uncompromising Vengeance. Uncompromising Honor.

The Solarian Leaguefor hundreds of years they have borne the banner of human civilization. But the bureaucratic Mandarins who rule todays League are corrupt and looking for scapegoats. Theyve decided the upstart Star Kingdom of Manticore must be annihilated.

Honor Harrington has worn the Star Kingdoms uniform for half a century. So far, hers has been a voice of caution. But now the Mandarins have committed atrocities such as the galaxy has not known in a thousand years. They have finally killed too many of the people Honor Harrington loves.

Now Honor Harrington is coming for the Solarian League. And Hell is riding in her wake.

Praise for Uncompromising Honor:

. . . a balanced mix of interstellar intrigue, counterespionage, and epic fleet actionwith 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

. . . moves. . . as inexorably as the Star Kingdoms 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

[E]ach book contains food for multiple tastes [and] provides a feast. Readers . . . will get enough hardware-geek stuff and space battles to make their palms sweaty. Those who love political intrigue will nigh have their brains explode from following all the tentacles of strategy. . . .Those who love fully drawn characters with everything at stake . . . will have lots to cheer about. And those who love bad guys committing atrocious deeds, only to get what they deserve from the good guys, will sleep contentedly at night because justice has been served. Uncompromising Honor provide[s] a long, luxurious trip. . . [that is] emotionally and intellectually gratifying. . . New York Journal of Books-West

Webers books [are] enjoyable as fiction and profound as works of art. . . . [in them] great power competition makes its way into the space age on a galactic scale. . . . Battles are described in vivid, suspenseful detail. . . . both sides grapple to do their duty as they understand it . . . [and] it is the human touches that make this book so gripping. . . . Webers fans will greatly enjoy Uncompromising Honor [and be left] eagerly awaiting the next installment of this magnificent series. Mark Vandroff, Center for International Maritime Security

Praise for Shadow of Freedom, #18 in the Honor Harrington series:

This entry is just as exciting as Webers 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. Daily News of Galveston

Praise for Mission of Honor, #13 in the Honor Harrington series:

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

Praise for David Weber and the Honor Harrington series:

. . .everything 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

Honor Harrington Main Series:
On Basilisk Station
The Honor of the Queen
The Short Victorious War
Field of Dishonor
Flag in Exile
Honor Among Enemies
In Enemy Hands
Echoes of Honor
Ashes of Victory
War of Honor
The Shadow of Saganami
At All Costs
Storm from the Shadows
Mission of Honor
A Rising Thunder
Shadow of Freedom
Uncompromising Honor

Author Bio

With more than eightmillion copies of his books in print and 33titles on theNew York Timesbestseller list,David Weberis a science fiction powerhouse. In the vastly popular Honor Harrington series, the spirit of C.S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower and Patrick OBriansMaster and Commanderlives oninto the galactic future. Books in the Honor Harrington and Honorverse series have appeared on 21 bestseller lists, includingThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, andUSA Today.Additional Honorverse collaborations include the spin-off miniseries Manticore Ascendant withNew York Timesbest-selling author, Timothy Zahn; and with Eric Flint,Crown of SlavesandCauldron of Ghostscontribute to his illustrious list ofNew York Timesand international bestseller lists.

Best known for his spirited, modern-minded space operas, Weber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga, a science fiction and fantasy hybrid. Weber has also engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations: the Starfire Series with Steve White; The Empire of Man Series with John Ringo; the Multiverse Series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; and the Ring of Fire Series with Eric Flint.

David Weber makes his home in South Carolina with his wife and children.