When the Tide Rises (RCN Series #6) by David Drake
Vietnam veteran David Drake tells a military story like no other writer. His bestselling Hammer’s Slammers series set the standard for military science fiction, with his gritty and realistic look at hard-bitten mercenaries, getting the job done, no matter what it takes.
His novels of the military exploits of the brilliant Lieutenant—now Commander—Leary and his indispensable aide, the skilled and deadly officer Adele Mundy, have been hugely popular, and appeal strongly to the audience for David Weber’s best-selling Honor Harrington novels.
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When the Republic of Cinnabar doesn't have enough battleships to deal with all the crises in its war with the Alliance, it sends the next best thing: Commander Daniel Leary and his friend, the spy Adele Mundy. This time they're off to help the Bagarian cluster in its rebellion against the Alliance, but they'll quickly find that the worst threats to the rebels are the treacherous politicians
Leary and Mundy use electronic espionage, sub-machine guns, and shipkilling missiles to outwit political rivals, put down mutiny, and capture an Alliance fortress. When all else fails, they'll strike for the heart of the Allianceand then throw their tiny corvette into a major fleet action.
A cascade of non-stop action as vivid as only David Drake can write it!
THE TIDE OF WAR IS RISING-AND THE SHARKS ARE CLOSING IN!
When the Republic of Cinnabar doesn't have enough battleships to deal with all the crises in its war with the Alliance, it sends the next best thing: Commander Daniel Leary and his friend, the spy Adele Mundy. This time they're off to help the Bagarian cluster in its rebellion against the Alliance, but they'll quickly find that the worst threats to the rebels are the treacherous politicians leading them.
Leary and Mundy use electronic espionage, sub-machine guns, and shipkilling missiles to outwit political rivals, put down mutiny, and capture an Alliance fortress. When all else fails, they'll strike for the heart of the Alliance—and then throw their tiny corvette into a major fleet action in order to turn the tide.
A cascade of non-stop action as only David Drake can write it!
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
PRAISE FOR THE RCN-DANIEL LEARY SERIES
When the Tide Rises:
"David Drake just keeps getting better. When the Tide Rises is a smart, funny, exciting adventure of Leary and Mundy, a wonderful read. Part of the fun is seeing how Drake manages the history into true story, in this case, of course, Lord Cochrane in Chile. Daniel Leary's hobby of botany allows David Drake to devise strange and lovely creatures, imaginary worlds that seem as real as our own."—Cecilia Holland
Some Golden Harbor:
". . . rousing old-fashioned space opera. . . . Drake . . . creates vivid characters you can care about. Patrick O'Brian and Bernard Cornwell fans as well as military SF readers will be well rewarded."—Publishers Weekly
The Way to Glory:
"The fun is in the telling, and Mr. Drake has a strong voice. I want more!"-Philadelphia Weekly Press
". . . this series is getting better as the author goes along . . . character development combined with first-rate action and memorable world-design."—SFReader.com
The Far Side of the Stars:
"Readers who have been entranced by the previous adventures of Daniel Leary and Adele Mundy will sigh with relief to see them again."—Booklist
". . . the best space opera novels in recent years . . . Leary is a great protagonist . . . the outer space John Wayne."—The Midwest Book Review
Lt. Leary, Commanding:
"Please more Lt. Leary soon!" —Andre Norton
"[Drake] couldn't write a bad action scene at gunpoint, and his sense of humor infuses the characters here with agreeable qualities. . . . Grand fun for lovers of action in high space."-Booklist
With the Lightnings:
"Updating clashing Horatio Hornblower tactics and vintage John Wayne heroics . . . . Drake gives . . . a full measure of appealing derring-do."—Publishers Weekly
"Drake's latest novel once again demonstrates the author's talent for arcane politics and vivid battle scenes . . . a pair of clever and resourceful protagonists . . . action-packed space opera. . . ." —Library Journal
". . . vintage Drake, fast paced, heroic, and ending in a rousing climax. Drake remains one of the best of the military SF writers."—Science Fiction Chronicle
Vietnam veteran, former lawyer, former bus driver, and now famous author, David Drake tells a military story like no other. His readers recognize that he can take them where no one else can, with gut-wrenching description that puts them face-to-face with the enemy, and in the midst of the action right on the battlefield. He helped create the audience for mercenary military science fiction with his bestselling "Hammer's Slammers" books. Drake graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Iowa, majoring in histor
David Drake is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre.
David Drake is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre.
When the Tide Rises (RCN Series #6) by David Drake
Vietnam veteran David Drake tells a military story like no other writer. His bestselling Hammer’s Slammers series set the standard for military science fiction, with his gritty and realistic look at hard-bitten mercenaries, getting the job done, no matter what it takes.
His novels of the military exploits of the brilliant Lieutenant—now Commander—Leary and his indispensable aide, the skilled and deadly officer Adele Mundy, have been hugely popular, and appeal strongly to the audience for David Weber’s best-selling Honor Harrington novels.
Advertising in Locus, more
Series full-color brochure
Teaser chapter for David Drake’s In the Stormy Red Sky included
Incremental co-op available
When the Republic of Cinnabar doesn't have enough battleships to deal with all the crises in its war with the Alliance, it sends the next best thing: Commander Daniel Leary and his friend, the spy Adele Mundy. This time they're off to help the Bagarian cluster in its rebellion against the Alliance, but they'll quickly find that the worst threats to the rebels are the treacherous politicians
Leary and Mundy use electronic espionage, sub-machine guns, and shipkilling missiles to outwit political rivals, put down mutiny, and capture an Alliance fortress. When all else fails, they'll strike for the heart of the Allianceand then throw their tiny corvette into a major fleet action.
A cascade of non-stop action as vivid as only David Drake can write it!
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When the Tide Rises (RCN Series #6) by David Drake
Vietnam veteran David Drake tells a military story like no other writer. His bestselling Hammer’s Slammers series set the standard for military science fiction, with his gritty and realistic look at hard-bitten mercenaries, getting the job done, no matter what it takes.
His novels of the military exploits of the brilliant Lieutenant—now Commander—Leary and his indispensable aide, the skilled and deadly officer Adele Mundy, have been hugely popular, and appeal strongly to the audience for David Weber’s best-selling Honor Harrington novels.
Advertising in Locus, more
Series full-color brochure
Teaser chapter for David Drake’s In the Stormy Red Sky included
Incremental co-op available
When the Republic of Cinnabar doesn't have enough battleships to deal with all the crises in its war with the Alliance, it sends the next best thing: Commander Daniel Leary and his friend, the spy Adele Mundy. This time they're off to help the Bagarian cluster in its rebellion against the Alliance, but they'll quickly find that the worst threats to the rebels are the treacherous politicians
Leary and Mundy use electronic espionage, sub-machine guns, and shipkilling missiles to outwit political rivals, put down mutiny, and capture an Alliance fortress. When all else fails, they'll strike for the heart of the Allianceand then throw their tiny corvette into a major fleet action.
A cascade of non-stop action as vivid as only David Drake can write it!
THE TIDE OF WAR IS RISING-AND THE SHARKS ARE CLOSING IN!
When the Republic of Cinnabar doesn't have enough battleships to deal with all the crises in its war with the Alliance, it sends the next best thing: Commander Daniel Leary and his friend, the spy Adele Mundy. This time they're off to help the Bagarian cluster in its rebellion against the Alliance, but they'll quickly find that the worst threats to the rebels are the treacherous politicians leading them.
Leary and Mundy use electronic espionage, sub-machine guns, and shipkilling missiles to outwit political rivals, put down mutiny, and capture an Alliance fortress. When all else fails, they'll strike for the heart of the Alliance—and then throw their tiny corvette into a major fleet action in order to turn the tide.
A cascade of non-stop action as only David Drake can write it!
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
PRAISE FOR THE RCN-DANIEL LEARY SERIES
When the Tide Rises:
"David Drake just keeps getting better. When the Tide Rises is a smart, funny, exciting adventure of Leary and Mundy, a wonderful read. Part of the fun is seeing how Drake manages the history into true story, in this case, of course, Lord Cochrane in Chile. Daniel Leary's hobby of botany allows David Drake to devise strange and lovely creatures, imaginary worlds that seem as real as our own."—Cecilia Holland
Some Golden Harbor:
". . . rousing old-fashioned space opera. . . . Drake . . . creates vivid characters you can care about. Patrick O'Brian and Bernard Cornwell fans as well as military SF readers will be well rewarded."—Publishers Weekly
The Way to Glory:
"The fun is in the telling, and Mr. Drake has a strong voice. I want more!"-Philadelphia Weekly Press
". . . this series is getting better as the author goes along . . . character development combined with first-rate action and memorable world-design."—SFReader.com
The Far Side of the Stars:
"Readers who have been entranced by the previous adventures of Daniel Leary and Adele Mundy will sigh with relief to see them again."—Booklist
". . . the best space opera novels in recent years . . . Leary is a great protagonist . . . the outer space John Wayne."—The Midwest Book Review
Lt. Leary, Commanding:
"Please more Lt. Leary soon!" —Andre Norton
"[Drake] couldn't write a bad action scene at gunpoint, and his sense of humor infuses the characters here with agreeable qualities. . . . Grand fun for lovers of action in high space."-Booklist
With the Lightnings:
"Updating clashing Horatio Hornblower tactics and vintage John Wayne heroics . . . . Drake gives . . . a full measure of appealing derring-do."—Publishers Weekly
"Drake's latest novel once again demonstrates the author's talent for arcane politics and vivid battle scenes . . . a pair of clever and resourceful protagonists . . . action-packed space opera. . . ." —Library Journal
". . . vintage Drake, fast paced, heroic, and ending in a rousing climax. Drake remains one of the best of the military SF writers."—Science Fiction Chronicle
Vietnam veteran, former lawyer, former bus driver, and now famous author, David Drake tells a military story like no other. His readers recognize that he can take them where no one else can, with gut-wrenching description that puts them face-to-face with the enemy, and in the midst of the action right on the battlefield. He helped create the audience for mercenary military science fiction with his bestselling "Hammer's Slammers" books. Drake graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Iowa, majoring in histor
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From Publishers Weekly
The fast-paced sixth adventure of Republic of Cinnabar Space Navy officers Daniel Leary and Lady Adele Mundy (after 2006's Some Golden Harbor) finds Leary in a precarious position. When his patron falls ill and is replaced as chief of the Navy Board by a hostile admiral, Leary expects to be placed on the inactive list despite the ongoing war between Cinnabar and the Alliance of Free Stars. Instead he finds himself assigned to shore up the navy of the Independent Republic of Bagaria, a frontier system that broke away from the Alliance and now looks to Cinnabar for aid. With no resources other than his own ship and crew, shackled with allies more dangerous than the enemy, Leary must find a way to relieve besieged Cinnabaran forces. Drake has always been known for his ultrarealistic depiction of combat and its aftermath, and he's at the top of his form. (Mar.)
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About the Author
David Drake is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre.
David Drake is an American author of science fiction and fantasy literature. A Vietnam War veteran who has worked as a lawyer, he is now one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre.
When the Tide Rises (RCN Series #6) by David Drake
Vietnam veteran David Drake tells a military story like no other writer. His bestselling Hammer’s Slammers series set the standard for military science fiction, with his gritty and realistic look at hard-bitten mercenaries, getting the job done, no matter what it takes.
His novels of the military exploits of the brilliant Lieutenant—now Commander—Leary and his indispensable aide, the skilled and deadly officer Adele Mundy, have been hugely popular, and appeal strongly to the audience for David Weber’s best-selling Honor Harrington novels.
Advertising in Locus, more
Series full-color brochure
Teaser chapter for David Drake’s In the Stormy Red Sky included
Incremental co-op available
When the Republic of Cinnabar doesn't have enough battleships to deal with all the crises in its war with the Alliance, it sends the next best thing: Commander Daniel Leary and his friend, the spy Adele Mundy. This time they're off to help the Bagarian cluster in its rebellion against the Alliance, but they'll quickly find that the worst threats to the rebels are the treacherous politicians
Leary and Mundy use electronic espionage, sub-machine guns, and shipkilling missiles to outwit political rivals, put down mutiny, and capture an Alliance fortress. When all else fails, they'll strike for the heart of the Allianceand then throw their tiny corvette into a major fleet action.
A cascade of non-stop action as vivid as only David Drake can write it!