Vicky Peterwald: Target

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Vicky Peterwald: Target
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mike Shepherd
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 172,Width 105
Category/GenreScience fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780425266571
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Ace Books
Publication Date 24 June 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

The royal princess, Victoria Smythe-Peterwald, was raised to do little except looking the part and marrying well. But when her brother, their father's favourite and heir, is killed in battle by Kris Longknife everything changes. She is the daughter of their lifelong enemies and Vicky vows revenge, but skills are more suited to seduction than assassination and her mission fails. Her father sends her to join the Navy to get some much needed military training. Now Vicky is part of a whole new world, where she must learn to be ruthless and deadly, and she needs help from Kris.

Author Biography

Mike Shepherd is a pseudonym for Mike Moscoe. Moscoe is a full-time writer who lives in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of the Kris Longknife series including Kris Longknife- Defender, and the Jump Universe series including To Do or Die.

Reviews

Praise for the Kris Longknife novels "A whopping good read...Fast-paced, exciting, nicely detailed, with some innovative touches."-Elizabeth Moon, Nebula Award-winning author of Crown of Renewal "Shepherd delivers no shortage of military action, in space and on the ground. It's cinematic, dramatic, and dynamic...[He also] demonstrates a knack for characterization, balancing serious moments with dry humor."-Tor.com "Readers have come to depend on Mike Shepherd for fast-paced military science fiction bound to compelling story lines and adrenaline-pumping battles...Kris Longknife is a hero to the core."-Fresh Fiction "Kris is a strong female character...The book focuses on action, with some interesting sci-fi twists thrown in...It excels as a page-turner."-Fantasy Book Spot "Fans of the Honor Harrington escapades will welcome the adventures of another strong female in outer space starring in a thrill-a-page military space opera...The audience will root for the determined, courageous, and endearing heroine as she displays intelligence and leadership during lethal confrontations."-Alternative Worlds