Beginning a new series from a military science fiction master with over 3 million books in print. A young hero comes of age in the crucible of war and galactic struggle.
When Allen Allenson, scion of a noble family that has fallen on hard times, gets a mission to roust the power-hungry Terrans from a "wild" star sector where they're encroaching, he jumps at the chance to show his individual worth, improve his family's fortunes—and gather enough lucre to make a good marriage. But the wily Terrans are not so easily persuaded by a young colonial they think of as a "rube."
Worse, "Riders"—the being who naturally ply the wilderness between the stars, are playing their own deadly political games—against the Terrans, against the colonials, and against one young greenhorn commander in particular: naïf young Allen, whom they figure they can manipulate to do their bidding. The one thing nobody has counted on is the fact that Allen, while young and inexperienced, happens to be a hero in the making much to his own amazement.
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Product ReviewReminds me of Patriots, of course, since the inspiration and approach are similar. It stands up well in the field of books developed from Drake outlines. I think regular Drake readers will enjoy this book.
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Product ReviewWhile interesting this didn't live up to what I've come to expect from DD. There doesn't seem to be any indication of depth to the Riders at all so i don't see how they'll live up to the billing of being another line of threat.
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Product ReviewExcellent possibilities for an interesting series and see how Allen Allenson and the historical George Washington differ and are the same.
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Product ReviewTo tell the truth, I'm not sure how much of this book was David's and how much John's. Which makes it so much the better.
If you like Leary of Bantry, you'll like this. I did.
I thank the authors for an excellent effort.
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