Ashes of Victory
   David Weber
   (Reviewer - D. H. BROWN)
  2000 Baen/Simon & Schuster, NY USA
   ISBN: 0671578545


When the People's Republic of Haven made the mistake of announcing it had executed Honor Harrington, it also made the error of assuming their prison planet Hell could contain this intrepid Admiral, however, Honor along with a host of prisoners, escapes. Honor's return from the dead comes at a critical time for the Allies' morale as the war enters a make-or-break phase. For both enemies, however, there are dangers lurking that will destroy them all.

As I made no bones about it when I reviewed David Weber's Echoes of Honor, this author's writing moves me!

Ashes of Victory opens with Honor Harrington's home-coming & brought tears to my eyes. I really can't explain why this one particular science fiction series has grabbed me so thoroughly. Maybe I'm getting older, maybe I'm starting to suffer the angst of the loss of my yesteryears but I like the way David Weber's characters live their lives.

I like his clear distinctions between Good & Evil, Light & Dark:- both sides of the Stream of Life.

I feel somewhat betrayed by this medium in which I have to conform when reviewing this book & by extension, this series, because I can't get right in your face, yelling: “read it, read it - it's great, it's great!”

Duty - that's what it's all about & having said that & having read this installment, I must once again sit & read lesser books while I wait for David Weber to recharge & write the next adventure!

What is my recommendation for this book? A MUST READ & without a doubt a many times over re-read Old Friend. I encourage the reading of the entire Honor Harrington series from On Basilisk Station to Ashes of Honor I know you'll be hooked as I am.

David Weber has a fine opus of science fiction to his credit among which are his Honor Harrington novels: On Basilisk Station; The Honor of the Queen; The Short Victorious War; Field of Dishonor; Flag in Exile; In Enemy Hands & Echoes of Honor plus Mutineer's Moon; The Armageddon Inheritance; Path of the Fury; Oath of Swords & The Apocalypse Troll & more.
(07/30/00)

D. H. BROWN
A RebeccasReads.com Associate Reviewer

Reviewer's Bio:
D. H. BROWN is the author of the critically acclaimed HONOR DUE and the Citizens Warrior Series. The son of missionary parents and with the help his Uncle Sam, he has touched base in more than 40 countries. In 1986 he produced the independent children's film Lessie's Rainbow. During the late 80s and early 90s, he wrote the book Common Sense and delivered the seminars of the same name for the Community Action Network of Seattle (CAN). While doing his early Vietnam recovery work, he counseled Veterans and spoke widely to men's groups in Washington state, and was a founder of The Lodge of the Wolf.

D. H. BROWN has worked as a Logistics and Weapons Specialist in Viet Nam; day laborer; Director of Security; Armored Car Driver; Police Officer; Professional Hunting Guide; Trapper; Dog Sledder; Homesteader; Truck Driver; General Contractor; Minister; Editor; Writer; Speaker; Restaurateur; Movie Producer; Antique Restoration Specialist; Personal Care Worker; PC Repair Specialist; Computer Instructor; Webmaster and Web Designer. "I write about what I know."

He lives deep in the Pacific Northwest rainforest with his wife, author and editor Rebecca and Buddy Dog, working on his next book.
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