Publisher's Synopsis
TIME IS RUNNINGOUT
Agent Raibert Kaminski and thecrew of the Transtemporal Vehicle Kleio have made a shockingdiscovery out in the unknown reaches of the multiverse. They've stumbled acrossa temporal implosion that has claimed two whole universes, and neither Raibertnor his crew can figure out what caused this calamity other than it hadsomething to do with reckless timetravel.
The Kleio speedsback to their home universe of SysGov with this dire report, but an audaciousplan is put into effect before they arrive. Old colleagues of Raibert's from theAntiquities Rescue Trust, together with a version of Samuel Pepys transplantedfrom the 17th century into the 30th, have proposed an expedition into thepast. Their goal? To branch the timeline by preventing the Plague of Justinian,one of the worst pandemics in humanhistory.
Meanwhile, SysGov'smultiverse neighbor, the xenophobic Admin, is stirring. While their ambassadorsput on a friendly show, the Admin is amassing a fleet of advanced, heavilyarmed time machines with SysGov firmly in thecrosshairs.
Time is running out forRaibert and his team. But the crew of the Kleio won't go downwithout a fight, no matter where--or when-the threat to their homecomes from.
Aboutprequel The GordianProtocol:
"TomClancy-esque exposition of technical details . . . absurd humor and bloodyaction. Echoes of Robert Heinlein . . . lots of exploding temporalspaceships and bodies . . . action-packed . .." -Booklist
"[A]fun and thrilling standalone from Weber and Holo. . . . Time travel enthusiastswill enjoy the moral dilemmas, nonstop action, and crispwriting."-PublishersWeekly
About DavidWeber:
"[A] balanced mix ofinterstellar intrigue, counterespionage, and epic fleet action . .. with all the hard- and software details and tactical proficiency thatWeber delivers like no one else; along with a large cast of well-developed,believable characters, giving each clash of fleets emotionalweight."-Booklist
"[M]oves. . . as inexorably as the Star Kingdom's Grand Fleet, commanded by seriesprotagonist Honor Harrington. . . . Weber is the Tom Clancy of science fiction.. . . His fans will relish this latest installment. . .."-PublishersWeekly
"This entry is justas exciting as Weber's initial offering. . . . The result is a fast-pacedand action-packed story that follows [our characters] as they move from reactionto command of the situation. Weber builds Shadow of Freedom toan exciting and unexpected climax."-The Galveston County DailyNews
"Weber combinesrealistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and adeep understanding of military bureaucracy in this long-awaited Honor Harringtonnovel . . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honorback in action."-PublishersWeekly
"This latest HonorHarrington novel brings the saga to another crucial turning point . . .. Readers may feel confident that they will be Honored many more times andenjoy it everytime."-Booklist
"[E]verythingyou could want in a heroine. . . . Excellent . . . plenty ofaction."-Science FictionAge
"Brilliant! Brilliant!Brilliant!"-AnneMcCaffrey
"Compelling combatcombined with engaging characters for a great space operaadventure."-Locus
"Webercombines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technologicalprojection . . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice . .."-PublishersWeekly
About JacobHolo:
"An entertaining sci-fiaction novel with light overtones of dystopian and politicalthrillers."-Kirkus on The Dragons ofJupiter
"Thrilling . . . sci-fiadventure."-Kirkus on TimeReavers
Agent Raibert Kaminski and thecrew of the Transtemporal Vehicle Kleio have made a shockingdiscovery out in the unknown reaches of the multiverse. They've stumbled acrossa temporal implosion that has claimed two whole universes, and neither Raibertnor his crew can figure out what caused this calamity other than it hadsomething to do with reckless timetravel.
The Kleio speedsback to their home universe of SysGov with this dire report, but an audaciousplan is put into effect before they arrive. Old colleagues of Raibert's from theAntiquities Rescue Trust, together with a version of Samuel Pepys transplantedfrom the 17th century into the 30th, have proposed an expedition into thepast. Their goal? To branch the timeline by preventing the Plague of Justinian,one of the worst pandemics in humanhistory.
Meanwhile, SysGov'smultiverse neighbor, the xenophobic Admin, is stirring. While their ambassadorsput on a friendly show, the Admin is amassing a fleet of advanced, heavilyarmed time machines with SysGov firmly in thecrosshairs.
Time is running out forRaibert and his team. But the crew of the Kleio won't go downwithout a fight, no matter where--or when-the threat to their homecomes from.
Aboutprequel The GordianProtocol:
"TomClancy-esque exposition of technical details . . . absurd humor and bloodyaction. Echoes of Robert Heinlein . . . lots of exploding temporalspaceships and bodies . . . action-packed . .." -Booklist
"[A]fun and thrilling standalone from Weber and Holo. . . . Time travel enthusiastswill enjoy the moral dilemmas, nonstop action, and crispwriting."-PublishersWeekly
About DavidWeber:
"[A] balanced mix ofinterstellar intrigue, counterespionage, and epic fleet action . .. with all the hard- and software details and tactical proficiency thatWeber delivers like no one else; along with a large cast of well-developed,believable characters, giving each clash of fleets emotionalweight."-Booklist
"[M]oves. . . as inexorably as the Star Kingdom's Grand Fleet, commanded by seriesprotagonist Honor Harrington. . . . Weber is the Tom Clancy of science fiction.. . . His fans will relish this latest installment. . .."-PublishersWeekly
"This entry is justas exciting as Weber's initial offering. . . . The result is a fast-pacedand action-packed story that follows [our characters] as they move from reactionto command of the situation. Weber builds Shadow of Freedom toan exciting and unexpected climax."-The Galveston County DailyNews
"Weber combinesrealistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and adeep understanding of military bureaucracy in this long-awaited Honor Harringtonnovel . . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honorback in action."-PublishersWeekly
"This latest HonorHarrington novel brings the saga to another crucial turning point . . .. Readers may feel confident that they will be Honored many more times andenjoy it everytime."-Booklist
"[E]verythingyou could want in a heroine. . . . Excellent . . . plenty ofaction."-Science FictionAge
"Brilliant! Brilliant!Brilliant!"-AnneMcCaffrey
"Compelling combatcombined with engaging characters for a great space operaadventure."-Locus
"Webercombines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technologicalprojection . . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice . .."-PublishersWeekly
About JacobHolo:
"An entertaining sci-fiaction novel with light overtones of dystopian and politicalthrillers."-Kirkus on The Dragons ofJupiter
"Thrilling . . . sci-fiadventure."-Kirkus on TimeReavers
