Books like On Basilisk Station by David Weber
In this thrilling novel, Honor in Trouble, Honor Harrington, a well-liked but overworked military officer, is forced to leave her beloved home planet and take command of a light cruiser to prevent an attack on her station by a mysterious alien species. She and her crew face numerous challenges including the wrath of a corrupt military hierarchy and the dangers of the harsh outer galaxy. As they navigate through the treacherous system, Honor is forced to confront her own insecurities and the weight of the legacy she has left behind.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: David Weber
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