This author delves into profound human questions, employing a rich and evocative prose style. Her writing is both challenging and accessible, inviting readers to explore complex themes. The work examines the essence of the human experience, offering fresh perspectives on the world. Her distinctive approach makes her a noteworthy voice in contemporary literature.
Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the story follows Quintus, a young soldier aspiring to serve honorably in the Imperial army. His ambition extends beyond military glory; he is determined to restore his family's tarnished honor, a quest complicated by the treacherous political landscape of the time. As he navigates the challenges of both battlefield and politics, Quintus embodies the struggle between personal desire and the harsh realities of Roman society.
Set against the backdrop of a devastated Earth, the remnants of humanity unite with the Galactic League to seek vengeance against the alien Sejiedi. This alliance is fraught with tension, as they navigate their shared mission to reclaim their lost world. Central to their struggle is the concept of the "Honor of the Wing," which embodies their pride and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the complexities of interstellar warfare.
The secret history of the Romulans is revealed. And to stave off an escalation of galactic warfare, Spock and his allies race across time and space to confront a terrifying interstellar menace.
The war between the Romulans and the mysterious Watraii continues. This time, however, ambassador Spock and his allies must find and penetrate the Watraii homeworld on a mission of mercy, where secrets about this new enemy's connection to Vulcan are revealed.
"One year after the end of the Dominion War, the Romulan Star Empire comes under attack by a mysterious and alarmingly powerful enemy calling itself the Watraii, a species with a long-standing vendetta against Romulans. Yet though they remain tenuously allied, the Federation, the Romulans, and the Klingons are unready to become embroiled in another sustained conflict, forcing Ambassador Spock, Admiral Uhura, Admiral Chekov, Captain Saavik, and some unexpected allies to defy their governments in order to meet the new threat head-on. But the first blood drawn may prove to be among the dearest of all."--Jacket
Second Chances is a well-loved tale in an unconventional setting, nothing less than an homage to Joseph Conrad. Just as Conrad, with Lord Jim , explored the perplexing, ambiguous problem of lost honor and guilt, expiation and heroism, Shwartz has created in her Jim a man haunted by guilt over an act of supposed cowardice and his lifelong efforts to atone for that action.Jim is a professional soldier whose time has passed, stationed aboard the corporate BioShip Irian Jaya, security for a commercial venture critical to humanity's continued survival. The war that sundered worlds is over, and now he's just another "tin soldier," a prop for the military, to look good to war-weary civilians. He's never stopped caring about the ideals he clings to, but his caring is tested, when he is thrust into a scandal not of his making. His pride seems to be all he has left, so he chooses to carry his burden of guilt, no matter what.Out of this madness will come the biggest battle for his honor and his soul, and perhaps the promise of a second chance . . .
Still stung by the loss of Captain Kirk, Captain Spock is forced to action when an enemy from his childhood resurfaces with a plan that may destroy a world. In order to save a planet, Captain Spock must review the most difficult choice of his life and make the toughest decision of his career.
