For Kylara Vatta, it's not just about liberating the star systems subjugated by Gammis Turek and defending the rest of the galaxy's freedom. There is also a score to be settled and payback to be meted out for the obliteration of the Vatta Transport dynasty...and the slaughter of Ky's family. But the enemy have their own escalation efforts under way—including the placement of covert agents among the allies with whom Ky and the surviving Vattas are collaborating in the war effort. And when a spy ring linked to a wealthy businessman is exposed, a cracked pirate code reveals a galaxy-wide conspiracy fueling the proliferation of Turek's warship fleet.
Matching the invaders' swelling firepower will mean marshaling an armada of battle-ready ships for Ky to lead into combat. But a violent skirmish leaves Ky reeling—and presumed dead by her enemies. Now, as Turek readies an all-out attack on the Nexus system—a key conquest that could seal the rest of the galaxy's doom—Ky must rally to the challenge, draw upon every last reserve of her strategic skills, and reach deep if she is to tear from the ashes of tragedy her most decisive victory.
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"This is the final installment of the Vatta books and was a great finish. It started out right where Command Decision left off and tied up all the loose ends. All in all this was a great series that I will read again and highly recommend to anyone who likes SF."
— Colleen (5 out of 5 stars)
“Rip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics distinguish Nebula-winner Moon’s fifth and final Vatta’s War installment…A fine and fitting conclusion to Moon’s grand space opera tour de force.”
— Publishers WeeklyRip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics distinguish Nebula-winner Moon's fifth and final Vatta's War installment.... A fine and fitting conclusion to Moon's grand space opera tour de force.
— Publishers Weekly" Excellent finish to the series. "
— crashmstr, 2/2/2014" Ends with no loose ends, but the story wasn't driven by the individuals and their interactions either. "
— Sarah, 2/2/2014" great conclusion to the series "
— Dan, 2/1/2014" Weaker than the rest of the series, with a feeling of inevitability and insufficient focus on the characters. Still, a fair ending to a good series. "
— Shannon, 1/30/2014" A satisfying conclusion to the "Vatta's War" series. To do a plot synopsis would give away too much. If you like space opera at all, or kick-ass space military heroines, check this one out. "
— Joy, 1/5/2014" While the series as a whole was good and I enjoyed it. It was very action packed. Overall I say the series was about a three stars. The good guys or gals mostly you knew were going to win. Not much time was spent on the bad guy. But still I was entertained. "
— Brad, 12/22/2013" Great conclusion to the Vatta's War series. Really good military sf. "
— Barbara, 9/15/2013" On par with David Weber in military Sci-fi. "
— Gary, 9/12/2013" She deepens the characters in a very appropriate way. I wish some of the male scifi authors would also show some deeper psychological insight in their character development. "
— Peter, 8/24/2013" A satisfying end to the tale of Kylara Vatta. Moon did a good job with this series, and we all eagerly awaited this book. Hard to put down. "
— Tori, 9/8/2012" A good conclusion to the series, but a bit too much space battle description for my taste. "
— Sarah, 3/26/2012" A triumphant ending for a great series with many twists and a fantastic space battle. "
— Korynn, 1/17/2012" Fun series. Recommended if you like space opera. One of Moon's strengths is the ability to create believable scenes of violence at a personal level. "
— Nick, 8/10/2011" The series was such a good read, I pretty much like everything about it. "
— Vanessa, 6/15/2011" A satisfying conclusion to the "Vatta's War" series. To do a plot synopsis would give away too much. If you like space opera at all, or kick-ass space military heroines, check this one out. "
— Joy, 2/14/2011" A triumphant ending for a great series with many twists and a fantastic space battle. "
— Korynn, 9/9/2010" Great series. Moon's characters are well defined and make decisions a normal human would make. She does not advance the plot through secrecy, but through open communication. Great conclusion to a great series. I highly recommend it. "
— Todd, 9/3/2010" Excellent conclusion to the series, and that's all I'm going to say. "
— February, 2/23/2010" Adventurous space battles, intrigue, and some angsty (and a little clunky) romance. A sci-fi series worth reading. "
— Sarah, 8/17/2009Elizabeth Moon, a former marine, is the author of many novels, including the Vatta’s War and Vatta’s Peace series and the Deed of Paksenarrion, as well as the Nebula Award winner The Speed of Dark and Remnant Population, a Hugo Award finalist. After earning a degree in history from Rice University, she went on to obtain a degree in biology from the University of Texas, Austin.
Cynthia Holloway, a native of Seattle, has performed on stage, in film and television, as well as doing voice-over work. She has given her voice to television programs, radio and television commercials, video games, and audiobooks.