The second volume in the Vatta's War series - an explosive science fiction adventure from the Nebula Award winning author of The Speed of Dark.

Ky Vatta was a military cadet destined for great things, until an act of kindness incurred her Academy's wrath and ended her career.

Instead of the expected disgrace, her rich trader family gave her captaincy of a small ship, to sell for scrap. In flagrant disregard of orders, she saw the opportunity to make a profit and save the ship.

Several upgrades later, Ky is determined to retain the ship and her independence in the cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. But a threat emerges that challenges even her sharp wits and, if she survives, could leave the military forever in her debt . . .

'An action-packed read, complete with zero-g combat sequences, exploding ship mines, stratagems, and intrigue . . . Definitely recommended' The Book Smugglers

About the Author
Elizabeth Moon served in the US Marine Corps, reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant during active duty. She has also earned degrees in history and biology, run for public office and been a columnist on her local newspaper. She lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and their son. Twenty-six of her books are in print, and she won the Nebula Award with her science fiction novel Speed of Dark (also shortlisted for the Clarke Award), and she was a finalist for the Hugo in 1997.

Reviews
Excellent plotting and characters support the utterly realistic action sequences - KIRKUS

An action-packed read, complete with zero-g combat sequences, exploding ship mines, stratagems, and intrigue ... Definitely recommend - THE BOOK SMUGGLERS

Rip-roaring ... But this military SF tale is no mere shoot-'em-up - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY



Book Information
ISBN 9780356514345
Author Elizabeth Moon
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 300g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 126mm * 32mm