{"product_id":"the-valkyrie-protocol-9781982124908","title":"The Valkyrie Protocol","description":"\u003cb\u003eUNTANGLE THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. A NEW NOVEL IN THE WORLD OF THE BEST-SELLING \u003ci\u003eT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHE GORDIAN PROTOCOL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTIME IS RUNNING OUT \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Agent Raibert Kaminski and the crew of the Transtemporal Vehicle \u003ci\u003eKleio\u003c\/i\u003e have stumbled across a temporal implosion that has claimed two whole universes, and neither Raibert nor his crew can ­ figure out what caused this calamity, or how to stop its spread. Meanwhile, old colleagues of Raibert's from the Antiquities Rescue Trust, together with a version of Samuel Pepys transplanted from the 17th century into the 30th, have proposed an expedition into the past. The goal? To branch the timeline by preventing the Plague of Justinian, one of the worst pandemics in human history. And on a multidimensional level, governmental entity SysGov's multiverse neighbor, the xenophobic Admin, is stirring. While their ambassadors put on a friendly show, the Admin is amassing a fleet of advanced, heavily armed time machines--with SysGov firmly in the crosshairs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the midst of the temporal turmoil, time is running out for Raibert and his team to save the rest of the known universes from ceasing to exist. Navigating the paradoxes of time can be a killer task--especially when dogged by those who seek your destruction at every turn. But this isn't the ­ first Time Rodeo for the crew of the \u003ci\u003eKleio\u003c\/i\u003e, and they won't go down without a ­ fight--no matter where--or \u003ci\u003ewhen\u003c\/i\u003e--the threat to the multiverse arises  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout prequel \u003ci\u003eThe Gordian Protocol\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Tom Clancy-esque exposition of technical details . . . absurd humor and bloody action. Echoes of Robert Heinlein . . . lots of exploding temporal spaceships and bodies . . . action-packed . . .\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" A] fun and thrilling standalone from Weber and Holo. . . . Time travel enthusiasts will enjoy the moral dilemmas, nonstop action, and crisp writing.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout David Weber: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" 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 well-developed, believable characters, giving each clash of fleets emotional weight.\"\u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" M]oves . . . as inexorably as the Star Kingdom's Grand Fleet, commanded by series protagonist Honor Harrington. . . . Weber is the Tom Clancy of science fiction. . . . His fans will relish this latest installment. . . .\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This entry is just as exciting as Weber's initial offering. . . . The result is a fast-paced and action-packed story that follows  our characters] as they move from reaction to command of the situation. Weber builds \u003ci\u003eShadow of Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e to an exciting and unexpected climax.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Galveston County Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and a deep understanding of military bureaucracy in this long-awaited Honor Harrington novel . . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honor back in action.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This 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.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" E]verything you could want in a heroine. . . . Excellent . . . plenty of action.\"--\u003ci\u003eScience Fiction Age\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Brilliant  Brilliant  Brilliant \"--Anne McCaffrey \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure.\"--\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection . . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice . . .\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Jacob Holo: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An entertaining sci-fi action novel with light overtones of dystopian and political thrillers.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThe Dragons of Jupiter\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Thrilling . . . sci-fi adventure.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eon\u003ci\u003e Time Reavers\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With more than eight million copies of his books in print and thirty-three titles on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller list, \u003cb\u003e David 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. Weber's novels have appeared on more than thirty bestseller lists, including \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUSA Today. \u003c\/i\u003eWeber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga. He has engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations, including the Starfire series with Steve White; the Empire of Man series with John Ringo; the Multiverse series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; the Ring of Fire series with Eric Flint; and now the Gordian Division series with Jacob Holo. David Weber makes his home in South Carolina. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJacob Holo\u003c\/b\u003e graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering. He is the author of eight books, including two Gordian Division novels written with David Weber. Between novels, Jacob enjoys gaming of all sorts, whether video gaming, card gaming, miniature wargaming, or watching speed runs on YouTube. He is a former-Ohioan, former-Michigander who now lives in South Carolina with his wife\/boss, H.P., and his cat\/boss, Nova.\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\u003eJacob Holo\u003c\/b\u003e is a former-Ohioan, former-Michigander living in sunny South Carolina. He has been a recreational geek since childhood, when he discovered Star Wars and Star Trek, and a professional geek since college, when he graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Electrical and Controls Engineering. He started writing when his parents bought that \"new\" IBM 286 desktop, and over the years, those powers combined to push him to the next level of nerddom: a sci-fi author who designs intricate worlds and tech systems...and promptly blows them up in a string of nonstop action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is the author of over fifteen books, including the best-selling Gordian Division series (with David Weber), \u003ci\u003eTime Reavers\u003c\/i\u003e (a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Indie Book); \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard's Way\u003c\/i\u003e (with H.P. Holo), and \u003ci\u003eMonster Punk Horizon: Excess\u003c\/i\u003e (with H.P. 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