{"product_id":"a-call-to-vengeance-9781476782102","title":"A Call to Vengeance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook three in the nationally\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling Manticore Ascendant series, a prequel series to David Weber's multiple \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling Honor Harrington series. Sequel to \u003ci\u003eA Call to Duty \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Call to Arms.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter the disastrous attack on the Manticoran home system by forces unknown, the Royal Manticoran Navy stands on the brink of collapse. A shadowy enemy with the resources to hurl warships across hundreds of light years seeks to conquer the Star Kingdom for reasons unknown, while forces from within Manticore's own government seek to discredit and weaken the Navy for reasons very much known: their own political gain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's up to officers like Travis Long and Lisa Donnelly to defend the Star Kingdom and the Royal Manticoran Navy from these threats, but the challenge is greater than any they have faced before. Weakened but not defeated, the mercenary forces and their mysterious employer could return at any time, and the anti-Navy faction within Parliament is growing. The situation becomes even more dire when fresh tragedy strikes the Star Kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While the House of Winton faces their enemies at home, Travis, Lisa, and the other officers of the Royal Manticoran Navy must reunite with old friends and join new allies to hunt down and eliminate the forces arrayed against them in a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Manticore has learned that the universe is not a safe place, but the Star Kingdom's enemies are about to learn it's dangerous to mess with the Manticore!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith more than eight million copies of his books in print and 33 titles on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller list, \u003cb\u003eDavid Weber\u003c\/b\u003e is a science fiction powerhouse. In the vastly popular Honor Harrington series, the spirit of C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower and Patrick O'Brian's \u003ci\u003eMaster and Commander \u003c\/i\u003elives on--into the galactic future. Books in the Honor Harrington and Honorverse series have appeared on 21 bestseller lists, including \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today.\u003c\/i\u003e Additional Honorverse collaborations include the spin-off miniseries Manticore Ascendant with\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author, Timothy Zahn; and with Eric Flint, \u003ci\u003eCrown of Slaves\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCauldron of Ghosts \u003c\/i\u003econtribute to his illustrious list of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestseller lists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Best known for his spirited, modern-minded space operas, Weber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga, a science fiction and fantasy hybrid. Weber has also engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations: the Starfire Series with Steve White; The Empire of Man Series with John Ringo; the Multiverse Series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; and the Ring of Fire Series with Eric Flint. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e David Weber makes his home in South Carolina with his wife and children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy Zahn\u003c\/b\u003e is a Hugo Award winner and the author of the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e #1 bestseller, \u003ci\u003eHeir to the Empire\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the best-selling Star Wars: Thrawn series of novels. Born in Chicago, he earned a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. in physics from the University of Illinois. He sold his first story to \u003ci\u003eAnalog\u003c\/i\u003e in 1978 and immediately attracted attention as a new writer of science fiction based on real, cutting-edge science. Baen published his popular Cobra trilogy in one volume. His other popular series include the Conqueror and Dragonback novels. With David Weber and Thomas Pope, he is the author of novels \u003ci\u003eA Call to Duty, A Call to Arms, A Call to Vengeance, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Call to Insurrection\u003c\/i\u003e. Zahn has written more than 50 novels, including the recent Cobra Rebellion series entries \u003ci\u003eCobra Outlaw\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCobra Traitor\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Pope\u003c\/b\u003e is a founder of BuNine, a collection of professionals assisting David Weber in defining and documenting the Honorverse. Tom served as lead editor for \u003ci\u003eHouse of Steel\u003c\/i\u003e and is collaborating with David Weber and Timothy Zahn on a new series set in the early days of the Manticoran Navy. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, two children, and a constantly growing menagerie of pets.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338008629522,"sku":"9781476782102","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_12126b07-ee01-4e4e-9170-a83979f75c05.jpg?v=1737065704","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-call-to-vengeance-9781476782102","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}