Rising Thunder David Weber is a science fiction book that brings together speculative ideas, technology, and future possibilities. It is suited to readers interested in speculative storytelling, imaginative technology, and questions about possible futures.
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# 3 New York Times bestseller in hardcover. David Weber New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and international bestsellingphenomenon delivers book #13 in the multiple New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington series. Honor Harrington faces down a powerful attack by a corrupt and powerful star empire while rooting out a deadly plot to enslave the entire human-inhabited galaxy.****
Peril and strife strike on a double front for Honor Harrington and company. After a brutal attack on the Manticoran home system, Honor Harrington and the Star Kingdom she serves battle back against a new, technologically powerful, and utterly nefarious enemy. And as if that weren’t task enough, Honor must also face down a centuries-old nemesis in the crumbling, but still mighty, Solarian League.
The war between the People’s Republic of Haven and the Star Kingdom is finally won and peace established, but grave danger looms–for there is a plan well on its way to completion designed to enslave the entire human species. Behind that plan lies the shadowy organization known as the Mesan Alignment.
Task number one for Honor is to defend against another devastating Mesan strike–a strike that may well spell the doom of the Star Kingdom in one fell blow. It is time to shut down and secure the wormhole network that is the source of the Star Kingdom’s wealth and power–but also its greatest vulnerability. Yet this is an act that the ancient and corrupt Earth-based Solarian League inevitably will take as a declaration of war.
The thunder of battle rolls as the Solarian League directs its massive power against the Star Kingdom. And once again, Honor Harrington is thrust into a desperate battle that she must win if she is to survive to take the fight to the real enemy of galactic freedom–the insidious puppetmasters of war who lurk behind the Mesan Alignment!
About A Rising Thunder: “Intrigue and counter-intrigue heighten the tension in Weber's 13th Honor Harrington novel. . .as the author highlights the complex maneuverings of government leaders in this politically savvy. . .novel that bridges the gap between the last novel and the expected sequel.”—Publishers Weekly
About Mission of Honor, #12 in the Honor Harrington series: “Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and a deep understanding of military bureaucracy in the long-awaited 12th Honor Harrington novel…Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honor back in action.”–Publishers Weekly
“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.”–Booklist
About David Weber and the Honor Harrington series: “. . .everything you could want in a heroine….excellent…plenty of action.”–Science Fiction Age
“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!”–Anne McCaffrey
“Compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure.”–Locus
“Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection. . .Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice. . .”–Publishers Weekly
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About David Weber
David Weber is a bestselling American science fiction and fantasy author best known for creating expansive fictional universes, thrilling space battles, intricate political conflicts, and unforgettable military heroes. He has earned a devoted readership through stories that combine futuristic technology, strategic warfare, complex diplomacy, and the personal struggles of individuals caught in conflicts much larger than themselves. One of his most celebrated creations is the Honor Harrington series, which follows a determined naval officer navigating dangerous interstellar conflicts, political rivalries, and difficult questions of duty and leadership. Weber's fiction appeals to readers who enjoy military science fiction, space opera, alternate history, and fantasy adventures featuring detailed worldbuilding and high-stakes decisions. His books often explore how courage, loyalty, tactical intelligence, and personal sacrifice shape the course of history, whether the battlefield is a distant planet or a kingdom divided by political ambition. Popular titles associated with his bibliography include On Basilisk Station, The Honor of the Queen, The Short Victorious War, A Beautiful Friendship, and Off Armageddon Reef. Whether you are looking for an immersive science fiction series, futuristic naval warfare, or a fantasy world filled with competing powers and unexpected alliances, David Weber books offer a richly detailed reading experience for fans of imaginative adventure.
Who Is David Weber?
David Mark Weber was born on October 24, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He developed an interest in speculative fiction, history, military strategy, and imaginative worldbuilding, interests that would eventually become defining features of his writing career. Weber entered the publishing world with a talent for creating elaborate settings in which technology, politics, and military decisions influence the lives of individual characters. His breakthrough came with On Basilisk Station, published in 1993, which introduced Honor Harrington and the fictional universe that would become the foundation of one of modern military science fiction's best-known series. Weber subsequently expanded his literary worlds through additional novels, collaborations, short fiction, and interconnected storylines. His work often reflects a fascination with naval traditions, strategic planning, institutional rivalries, and the challenges of leadership under pressure. Rather than presenting futuristic warfare as a sequence of simple victories, he explores logistics, political consequences, personal relationships, and the sacrifices demanded by prolonged conflict. This combination of large-scale storytelling and character-driven drama has helped him attract readers who appreciate both the technical and human dimensions of science fiction.
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