From the Publisher
"This is thrilling and philosophical military science fiction, in which vampires become saviors and aliens become allies. It will appeal to fans looking for a more fantastic take on what Star Trek could have become." –Library Journal on To Challenge Heaven
“Audacious...Keeps the pedal to the metal.” –Publishers Weekly on Out of the Dark
"Ambitious." –Kirkus on By Heresies Distressed
"A fun and entertaining space opera" –Locus on A Call to Vengeance
“Marvelously entertaining.” –Vernor Vinge on Off Armageddon Reef
“Weber brings the political maneuvering, past and future technologies, and vigorous protagonists together for a cohesive, engrossing whole."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Off Armageddon Reef
"Effortlessly exceeds the magnificence of its predecessor...I cannot emphasize how much I want to read the next chapter in the Safehold saga."—Fantasy Book Critic on By Schism Rent Asunder
Library Journal
11/01/2023
Weber and Kennedy's exciting third "Out of the Dark" book begins on the bridge of the Earth dreadnought Târgoviște, sent to take revenge on the Shongairi for their attempted destruction of the human home world. At the helm, Vlad Drakulya, a man whom history knows as Vlad the Impaler, was sent to destroy the Shongairi once and for all. Vlad discovers that humanity's skill at reworking the left-behind alien tech has proven even more successful than anticipated, with a massive human force set to arrive that can easily swat away any Shongairi resistance. This military sci-fi story describes massive galaxy-spanning battles with ease, but it also raises intriguing moral and ethical questions as humanity's rising military might lead it to consider where it fits in the universe and how to find justice. The story charts the rise of a human-centric federation, which pushes for justice and mercy in a grim and dangerous universe. VERDICT This is thrilling and philosophical military science fiction, in which vampires become saviors and aliens become allies. It will appeal to fans looking for a more fantastic take on what Star Trek could have become.—Jeremiah Rood