Kris Longknife: Redoubtable: Kris Longknife Series, Book 8
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Lieutenant Commander Kris Longknife has precise orders: seek out, engage, and destroy pirates, slavers, and drug lords operating beyond the rim of human space-without interfering in Peterwald family affairs. But when slavers kidnap a twelve-year-old girl, Kris's mission becomes personal. And if destroying the pirate compound flattens some Peterwald interests-well, to hell with politics.
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Eighth into Mike Shepherd's very successful Kris Longknife series and the pace is not letting up, even if she is hobbling a bit from the last book's attempt (that time inadvertently) on her life. That's an encouraging start; the hero is not shrugging off injuries.
This book finds newly promoted Lieutenant Commander Longknife picking up on unfinished business with the rival Peterwald clan. Being in pursuit of very unpleasant pirates, she's not going to let a little thing like pursuit into Peterwald territory slow her down. Readers of the previous book will know that once Kris has a target she will not be stopped until justice is served up.
Darker than the previous books, dealing with slavery and slaughter nonetheless this is up to the usual standard, easy to read, funny in parts, sobering in others and engaging without insulting the intelligence. The Peterwald territory has very obvious parallels with Russia and the old USSR. Kris' gang of irreverent, but loyal stalwarts are there, both human and computer; complaining, but carrying out orders and keeping her alive. Peterwald heiress and once-foe Vicky has a large role and is now Kris' firm friend; Kris being responsible for her brother's death a few books ago does not spoil this relationship, dealt with in such a way as to illustrate how very grim and deadly being a Peterwald can be.
OK maybe in the Longknife universe, the ever growing Longknife band is a bit too easy going, efficient, comradely and firm but fair (unless you don't surrender when asked) for some tastes; maybe some might prefer a few more dark rivalries and tensions within her group, but to be honest I am comfortable with this universe, and there are many other good authors serving up alternatives. By the way I never worry about the science in these books, it's three hundred years in the future, so who knows?
So if you've read the previous you will not be disappointed in the standard.
This book finds newly promoted Lieutenant Commander Longknife picking up on unfinished business with the rival Peterwald clan. Being in pursuit of very unpleasant pirates, she's not going to let a little thing like pursuit into Peterwald territory slow her down. Readers of the previous book will know that once Kris has a target she will not be stopped until justice is served up.
Darker than the previous books, dealing with slavery and slaughter nonetheless this is up to the usual standard, easy to read, funny in parts, sobering in others and engaging without insulting the intelligence. The Peterwald territory has very obvious parallels with Russia and the old USSR. Kris' gang of irreverent, but loyal stalwarts are there, both human and computer; complaining, but carrying out orders and keeping her alive. Peterwald heiress and once-foe Vicky has a large role and is now Kris' firm friend; Kris being responsible for her brother's death a few books ago does not spoil this relationship, dealt with in such a way as to illustrate how very grim and deadly being a Peterwald can be.
OK maybe in the Longknife universe, the ever growing Longknife band is a bit too easy going, efficient, comradely and firm but fair (unless you don't surrender when asked) for some tastes; maybe some might prefer a few more dark rivalries and tensions within her group, but to be honest I am comfortable with this universe, and there are many other good authors serving up alternatives. By the way I never worry about the science in these books, it's three hundred years in the future, so who knows?
So if you've read the previous you will not be disappointed in the standard.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Weak science fiction in my opinion. There are some good parts but I found it quite boring to read. Unfortunately, I purchased 3 books in the series and each one was more difficult to read than the next. I found that there was need for some serious editing, as the story didn't flow that well.
Still, others love Kris Longknife so it may be your cup of tea but I will stick to David Weber (Honor Harrington), Chris Bunch (Sten, Halo and Shadow Warrior), William C Deitz (Legion of the Damned), Stephen Kent (Clone Empire) and Ian Douglas (Star Carrier).
Still, others love Kris Longknife so it may be your cup of tea but I will stick to David Weber (Honor Harrington), Chris Bunch (Sten, Halo and Shadow Warrior), William C Deitz (Legion of the Damned), Stephen Kent (Clone Empire) and Ian Douglas (Star Carrier).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Latest novel in the Kris Longknife series of military science fiction books. Eight books into this series now and whilst there's not a lot of exposition for the benefit of new readers, they might not have too much trouble picking it up. But you're better off starting at the beginning Mutineer (Kris Longknife Novels). Because there's a lot of backstory by now. And it's a series worth getting into from the word go.
This volume does pick up a lot of plot threads from recent ones. Kris not quite having shaken off injuries from events in the previous book. Events from an alien contact in that one are constantly in the background and need to be kept quiet. And her developing friendship with a girl from a rival family that began two books ago develops a fair amount here.
Kris's ship deals with pirates. And then tries to help a famine stricken planet in Peterwald territory which is also plagued by a very nasty warlord. The plight of the people on the planet is convincingly described and some of it is believingly gruesome, although never gratuitous. You can feel for Kris as she has great intentions and those lead to tough decisions. And well described combat.
All of which leads to the development of her friendship with Vicky Peterwald, as her new friend has a favour or two to ask. And a bigger picture slowly emerges....
This could read like a typical mid book in a series because it develops ongoing story arcs and set bigger things up, but it's so very readable and entertaing and well up to standard that for those into this series it is a real page turner. And some of the villains do get their come uppances in very satisfying manners. Watch out for Vicky's highly astute admiral who makes a real impression as a character.
There is clearly a great deal more to come for Kris and it will make you eager to find what happens next.
A thoroughly entertaining read for fans of the series.
This volume does pick up a lot of plot threads from recent ones. Kris not quite having shaken off injuries from events in the previous book. Events from an alien contact in that one are constantly in the background and need to be kept quiet. And her developing friendship with a girl from a rival family that began two books ago develops a fair amount here.
Kris's ship deals with pirates. And then tries to help a famine stricken planet in Peterwald territory which is also plagued by a very nasty warlord. The plight of the people on the planet is convincingly described and some of it is believingly gruesome, although never gratuitous. You can feel for Kris as she has great intentions and those lead to tough decisions. And well described combat.
All of which leads to the development of her friendship with Vicky Peterwald, as her new friend has a favour or two to ask. And a bigger picture slowly emerges....
This could read like a typical mid book in a series because it develops ongoing story arcs and set bigger things up, but it's so very readable and entertaing and well up to standard that for those into this series it is a real page turner. And some of the villains do get their come uppances in very satisfying manners. Watch out for Vicky's highly astute admiral who makes a real impression as a character.
There is clearly a great deal more to come for Kris and it will make you eager to find what happens next.
A thoroughly entertaining read for fans of the series.
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