This epic saga plunges into the depths of space, following a courageous heroine commanding a starship amidst galactic conflict. Immerse yourself in tales of thrilling space battles, intricate political intrigue, and personal sacrifice. It's a narrative of bravery, strategic prowess, and moral dilemmas faced against formidable adversaries across the vast expanse. Discover a universe filled with unexpected twists and heroic deeds.
Innerhalb einiger weniger kurzer Jahre hat sich David Weber mit seiner Serie um Honor Harrington, der zähesten und tüchtigsten Kommandantin eines Sternenschiffs in der Galaxis, an die Spitze der amerikanischen Science Fiction geschrieben. §In diesem Buch berichtet er von einer Vorfahrin seiner Heldin, die als erster Mensch die Brücke schlägt zu einer der geheimnisvollsten Spezies der Milchstraße - den Baumkatzen von Sphinx.
New York Times bestselling author David Weber invites David Drake and S.M. Stirling, two of today's top writers of military science fiction, to join him in an exploration of Honor Harrington's universe. Here is the first entry in the Worlds of Honor anthology series, stories set in David Weber's New York TImes best-selling Honorverse.Contents: *A Beautiful Friendship [Star Kingdom (Honor Harrington)] (1998) / novella by David Weber *A Grand Tour [Honor Harrington Universe Short Fiction] (1998) / novella by David Drake *A Whiff of Grapeshot [Honor Harrington Universe Short Fiction] (1998) / novelette by S. M. Stirling *The Universe of Honor Harrington [Honor Harrington Universe Nonfiction] (1998) • essay by David Weber .
A collection of short science fiction tales that take place in the universe of savvy starship captain Honor Harrington includes contributions by Roland Green, Linda Evans, and Jane Lindskold.
Decades of defending Manticore leaves Honor Harrington affecting a lot of lives--and their actions affect her as she learns when a desperate battle against "pirates" who aren't what they seem begins her brilliant career. A secret that the treecats have kept from their human friends for centuries is about to come out--and change the relationship between the two species forever.
Readers can't get enough of Honor Harrington and her world, and here David Weber is again, accompanied by some of the top science fiction writers in the field, with new adventures of the best starship commander in the galaxy, and explorations of previously uncharted corners of her universe. It's a party-and you're invited!
David Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Jane Lindskold invite readers on another journey into the world of Honor Harrington. Lindskold tells the story of a fugitive from a theocratic society facing cruel blackmail, while Zahn revisits a character who previously sold worthless information to the People's Republic of Haven and is now embroiled in a life-or-death game. Weber's tale features an intriguing episode from Honor's life, revealing the fate of pirates who cross paths with the young Commander Harrington—things do not end well for them. The collection is enhanced by a text discussing spacecraft and the relationship between tactics and the design of defensive systems for heavy units. David Weber is a popular author frequently found on the New York Times bestseller lists, with critics comparing him to Heinlein and Asimov. His legion of fans eagerly awaits new works. Weber regularly presents novels across various genres, from epic fantasy to military space opera, with the Honor Harrington series at the forefront. Timothy Zahn, a Hugo Award winner, has authored many novels set in the Star Wars universe, while Jane Lindskold is known for works like Donnerjack and Lord Demon.
Delivers all the action, courage, derring-do, and pulse-pounding excitement of space naval adventure with tales set in a world touched by the greatness of one epic heroine: Honor Harrington. This title includes stories by best-seller Jane Lindskold, and New York Times bestseller and Star Wars phenomenon, Timothy Zahn.
Dieser Band wirft ein Licht auf die Anfänge des Sternenkönigreichs von Manticore und seiner einzigartigen Heldin Honor Harrington. Die Mission: zu erfahren, wie sich Honors Eltern kennenlernten. Dabei zu sein, wenn Honor vom Baumkater Nimitz adoptiert wird. Und in eine Zeit zurückkehren, als das Sternenkönigreich von Manticore noch nichts von einem Wurmlochknoten in seinem Hoheitsgebiet wusste ... Meisterhaft erzählen David Weber und seine Kollegen Timothy Zahn, Charles E. Gannon und Joelle Presby Geschichten von Heldenmut und Ehre.
