The Valkyrie Protocol: Volume 2

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UNTANGLE THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. A NEW NOVEL IN THE WORLD OF THE BEST-SELLINGTHE GORDIAN PROTOCOL.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

Agent Raibert Kaminski and the crew of the Transtemporal VehicleKleiohave stumbled across a temporal implosion that has claimed two whole universes, and neither Raibert nor his crew canfigure out what caused this calamity, or how to stop its spread. Meanwhile, old colleagues of Raiberts from the Antiquities Rescue Trust, together with a version of Samuel Pepys transplanted from the 17th century into the 30th, have proposed an expedition into the past. The goal To branch the timeline by preventing the Plague of Justinian, one of the worst pandemics in human history. And on a multidimensional level, governmental entity SysGovs multiverse neighbor, the xenophobic Admin, is stirring. While their ambassadors put on a friendly show, the Admin is amassing a fleet of advanced, heavily armed time machineswith SysGov firmly in the crosshairs.

In the midst of the temporal turmoil, time is running out for Raibert and his team to save the rest of the known universes from ceasing to exist. Navigating the paradoxes of time can be a killer taskespecially when dogged by those who seek your destruction at every turn. But this isnt the first Time Rodeo for the crew of theKleio, and they wont go down without a fightno matter whereorwhenthe threat to the multiverse arises!

About prequelThe Gordian Protocol:

Tom Clancy-esque exposition of technical details . . .absurd humor and bloody action. Echoes of Robert Heinlein . . .lots of exploding temporal spaceships and bodies . . .action-packed . . .Booklist

[A] fun and thrilling standalone from Weber and Holo. . . . Time travel enthusiasts will enjoy the moral dilemmas, nonstop action, and crisp writing.Publishers Weekly

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 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

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 buildsShadow of Freedomto 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

About Jacob Holo:

An entertaining sci-fi action novel with light overtones of dystopian and political thrillers.KirkusonThe Dragons of Jupiter

Thrilling . . . sci-fi adventure.KirkusonTime Reavers



With more than eight million copies of his books in print and thirty-three titles 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. Webers novels have appeared on more than thirty bestseller lists, includingThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times,andUSA Today.Weber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga. He has engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations, including the Starfire series with Steve White; the Empire of Man series with John Ringo; the Multiverse series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; the Ring of Fire series with Eric Flint; and now the Gordian Division series with Jacob Holo. David Weber makes his home in South Carolina.

Jacob Holograduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering. He is the author of eight books, including two Gordian Division novels written with David Weber. Between novels, Jacob enjoys gaming of all sorts, whether video gaming, card gaming, miniature wargaming, or watching speed runs on YouTube. He is a former-Ohioan, former-Michigander who now lives in South Carolina with his wife/boss, H.P., and his cat/boss, Nova.

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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.

Jacob Holograduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering. He is the author of eight books, including two Gordian Division novels written with David Weber. Between novels, Jacob enjoys gaming of all sorts, whether video gaming, card gaming, miniature wargaming, or watching speed runs on YouTube. He is a former-Ohioan, former-Michigander who now lives in South Carolina with his wife/boss, H.P., and his cat/boss, Nova.