by David Weber
First published 2013
Prince Roger McClintock stands on the shores of Marduk's Eastern Ocean, transformed from pampered royal into hardened leader. An assassination attempt stranded him on this hostile world with his bodyguards, forcing him through countless battles and trials. Now he faces his greatest challenge yet: crossing treacherous waters filled with massive sea creatures and pirates. The barbarian nations on the far shore offer no guarantee of safe passage. His destination is a spaceport controlled by humans whose loyalty remains uncertain. As Roger pushes closer to finding passage home, disturbing truths emerge. The attempt on his life was no isolated act but part of a conspiracy reaching back to Earth itself. Roger must navigate political deception as skillfully as he has learned to survive Marduk's physical dangers.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, alternate-history
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Marduk, Eastern Ocean, Earth
Audio CD · Blackstone Publishing