On Basilisk Station

Pages: 432
Published: 1994
Language: English

Exiled to a remote star system after a political maneuver made her look foolish, Captain Honor Harrington finds herself in command of an outdated warship and a crew that blames her for their disgrace. The system is rife with smugglers, hostile alien aborigines, and a dangerous interstellar republic. With enemies determined to see her fail, Harrington must use her wits and courage to protect the system and clear her name.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Adventurous Tense Inspiring Gritty

Reluctant Hero Rivals Survival

Military Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure Graphic Novels Military Sci-Fi

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...