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Ashes of Victory

Ashes of Victory

Hard Sci-FiMilitary
Pages
624
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Honor Harrington, presumed dead, makes a shocking return from a prison planet, bringing with her nearly half a million allies and critical intelligence. Her unexpected reappearance boosts Allied morale as the war with Haven enters a crucial phase. With new weapons, strategies, and the constant threat of espionage and assassination, Honor finds herself once again at the center of a conflict that could consume even her legendary resilience.

Prose complexity
7/10

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AdventurousTenseComplex
Chosen OneRevengeBetrayal

Genres

Hard Sci-Fi Military Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure Political Thriller

About the author

D
David Weber

David Mark Weber (born October 24, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for the military science fiction Honor Harrington series, beginning with On Basilisk Station. He also writes the Safehold series, the Dahak Saga and the Oath of Swords fantasy series, along with collaborations including the Starfire series with Steve White, the Empire of Man series with John Ringo, and the Ring of Fire series with Eric Flint. His first novel sold to Baen B...

Characters

Honor HarringtonProtagonist
All characters in Ashes of Victory

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not read the previous Honor Harrington novels?

    This book serves as the ninth installment in a highly serialized space opera sequence and relies heavily on established character arcs and political developments from all preceding volumes. New readers will find the narrative context and character motivations difficult to follow without starting from the beginning of the series.

  • How does this entry differ from earlier books in the series?

    This volume marks a significant structural shift by incorporating multiple parallel plot threads that track the simultaneous military and political maneuvers of several different factions across the galaxy. It moves away from the singular focus on the protagonist's ship-based command to a broader perspective of the entire interstellar conflict.