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Governor (1) (Ascent To Empire)
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A New Military Science Fiction Series From New York Times Bestselling Author And Creator Of The Honor Harrington Series David Weber And Bestselling Author Richard Foxsix Billion Deadand One Man Intent On Putting A Stop To The Killingfor More Than Fifty Years, The Terran Federation And The Terran League Have Been Killing One Another. The Death Toll Has Climbed Ever Higher, Year After Year, With No End In Sight. But The Members Of The Five Hundred, The Social Elite Of The Republic'S Heart Worlds, Don'T Care.Their Star Systems Are Lightyears From Any Threat Of Attack. Their Children Are Sheltered From The Mandatory Service That Falls So Heavily On The Fringe Worlds' Backs. Their Trade Connections With The Rishathan Sphere Bring Them Wealth And Influence. And Their Contracts To Build Ships, Fighters, Missiles, And All The Other Sinews Of War Have Made Them The Wealthiest Human Beings In The History Of The Galaxy.Rear Admiral Terrence Murphy Is A Heart Worlder. His Family Is Part Of The Five Hundred. His Wife Is The Daughter Of One Of The Five Hundred'S Wealthiest, Most Powerful Industrialists. His Sons And His Daughter Can Easily Avoid Military Service, And Political Power Is His For The Taking. There Is No End To How High He Can Rise In The Republic'S Power Structure.All He Has To Do Is Successfully Complete A Riskfree Military Governorship In The Backwater Fringe System Of New Dublin Without Rocking The Boat. Without Dredging Up Any Lunatic Fringe Conspiracy Theories. Without Undercutting The Five Hundred'S Stranglehold On Wealth And Power.But The People Sending Him To New Dublin Have Miscalculated, Because Terrence Murphy Is A Man Who Believes In Honor. Who Believes In Dutyin Common Decency And Responsibility. Who Believes There Are Dark And Dangerous Secrets Behind The Faade Of What Everyone Knows.Terrence Murphy Intends To Meet Those Responsibilities And Unearth Those Secrets, And He Doesn'T Much Care What The Five Hundred Want.He Intends To Put A Stop To The Killing.Wherever That Takes Him, He Will Go. Whatever That Costs Him, He Will Pay. And Whatever That Requires, He Will Do.Terrence Murphy Is Coming For Whoever Has Orchestrated Fiftysix Years Of Bloodshed And Slaughter, And Hell Itself Is Coming With Him.A New Novel In The World Of In Fury Born, One Of David Weber'S Most Celebrated Novels.About The Gordian Protocol:Tom Clancyesque Exposition Of Technical Details . . . Absurd Humor And Bloody Action. Echoes Of Robert Heinlein . . . Lots Of Exploding Temporal Spaceships And Bodies . . . Actionpacked . . . Booklist[A] Fun And Thrilling Standalone From Weber And Holo. . . . Time Travel Enthusiasts Will Enjoy The Moral Dilemmas, Nonstop Action, And Crisp Writing.Publishers Weeklyabout David Weber:[A] Balanced Mix Of Interstellar Intrigue, Counterespionage, And Epic Fleet Action . . . With All The Hard And Software Details And Tactical Proficiency That Weber Delivers Like No One Else; Along With A Large Cast Of Welldeveloped, Believable Characters, Giving Each Clash Of Fleets Emotional Weight.Booklist[M]Oves . . . As Inexorably As The Star Kingdoms Grand Fleet, Commanded By Series Protagonist Honor Harrington. . . . Weber Is The Tom Clancy Of Science Fiction. . . . His Fans Will Relish This Latest Installment. . . .Publishers Weeklythis Entry Is Just As Exciting As Webers Initial Offering. . . . The Result Is A Fastpaced And Actionpacked Story That Follows [Our Characters] As They Move From Reaction To Command Of The Situation. Weber Builds Shadow Of Freedom To An Exciting And Unexpected Climax.The Galveston County Daily Newsweber Combines Realistic, Engaging Characters With Intelligent Technological Projection And A Deep Understanding Of Military Bureaucracy In This Longawaited Honor Harrington Novel. . . . Fans Of This Venerable Space Opera Will Rejoice To See Honor Back In Action.Publishers Weeklythis Latest Honor Harrington Novel Brings The Saga To Another Crucial Turning Point. . . . Readers May Feel Confident That They Will Be Honored Many More Times And Enjoy It Every Time.Booklist[E]Verything You Could Want In A Heroine. . . . Excellent . . . Plenty Of Action.Science Fiction Agebrilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!Anne Mccaffreycompelling Combat Combined With Engaging Characters For A Great Space Opera Adventure.Locusweber Combines Realistic, Engaging Characters With Intelligent Technological Projection. . . . Fans Of This Venerable Space Opera Will Rejoice . . .Publishers Weekly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)'? A: 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)' is categorized as military science fiction, featuring a blend of adventure and interstellar intrigue.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is co-authored by David Weber, a New York Times best-selling author known for the Honor Harrington series, and Richard Fox.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)' has a total of 496 pages.
- Q: When was 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2021.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a standalone novel or part of a series? A: 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)' is a new installment in a military science fiction series, but it can also be enjoyed as a standalone story.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)'? A: The book explores themes of honor, duty, and the consequences of war, focusing on the character Terrence Murphy's quest for justice amidst conflict.
- Q: Who is the main character in 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)'? A: The main character is Rear Admiral Terrence Murphy, who is tasked with overseeing a military governorship while uncovering dark secrets.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Governor (Ascent to Empire)' is generally suitable for adult readers and young adults who enjoy military and science fiction genres.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or accolades for this book? A: The book has received positive reviews for its action-packed narrative and character development, with comparisons to Tom Clancy's writing style.