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Book #1 in Manticore Ascendant, a new series set in David Weber's best-selling Honorverse from multiple New York Times best seller David Weber and #1 New York Times best seller Timothy Zahn.
Growing up, Travis Uriah Long yearned for order and discipline in his life... the two things his neglectful mother couldn’t or wouldn’t provide. So
when Travis enlisted in the Royal Manticoran Navy, he thought he’d
finally found the structure he’d always wanted so desperately.
But life in the RMN isn’t exactly what he expected. Boot camp is rough and
frustrating; his first ship assignment lax and disorderly; and with the
Star Kingdom of Manticore still recovering from a devastating plague,
the Navy is possibly on the edge of budgetary extinction.
The
Star Kingdom is a minor nation among the worlds of the Diaspora, its
closest neighbors weeks or months away, with little in the way of
resources. With only modest interstellar trade, no foreign contacts to
speak of, a plague-ravaged economy to rebuild, and no enemies looming at the hyper limit, there are factions in Parliament who want nothing more than to scrap the Navy and shift its resources and manpower elsewhere.
But those factions are mistaken. The universe is not a safe place.
Travis Long is about to find that out.
The series
The Manticore Ascendant series invites readers into a world of intrigue, tactical brilliance, and the high-stakes drama of interstellar politics. Set in the same universe as David Weber’s Honor Harrington series, this prequel trilogy takes us back to the earliest days of the Manticoran Star Kingdom, a rising power on the edge of a galaxy brimming with tension and potential conflict.
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At its heart, Manticore Ascendant is a story of ambition and the forging of an empire. It follows the journey of young officers and brilliant strategists who rise through the ranks of a fledgling military force, facing challenges that demand more than just skill—decisions that will shape the future of their world. With action that resonates across star systems and personal stakes that feel all too human, the series balances its expansive, world-building scope with deeply personal character arcs.
The novels are a masterclass in military science fiction, weaving together tense space battles, political maneuvering, and nuanced relationships that echo the complexities of real-world power dynamics. The authors’ collaboration blends Weber’s signature strategic depth with Zahn’s sharp character-driven storytelling and Tom Pope’s fresh perspective, resulting in a narrative that feels both grand in its scope and intimate in its execution.
The Manticore Ascendant series isn’t just about the rise of a mighty empire—it’s about the minds and hearts that drive it, and the price of power. As alliances are tested and allegiances shift, readers are drawn into a world where every decision could be the difference between triumph and disaster. The stakes are high, the drama is thick, and the galaxy is watching.
Perfect for fans of military science fiction, complex characters, and intricate plots, Manticore Ascendant offers a thrilling ride that brings both the epic scale of interstellar conflict and the deeply personal journeys of its characters into sharp focus. Whether you’re a newcomer to this universe or a long-time Honor Harrington fan, this series promises to captivate and satisfy with every turn of the page.
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