Moving Target: Vatta's War: Book Two

Elizabeth Moon

Dec 2010 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

The second volume in the Vatta's War series - an explosive science fiction adventure from the Nebula Award winning author of The Speed of Dark.

Ky Vatta was a military cadet destined for great things, until an act of kindness incurred her Academy's wrath and ended her career.

Instead of the expected disgrace, her rich trader family gave her captaincy of a small ship, to sell for scrap. In flagrant disregard of orders, she saw the opportunity to make a profit and save the ship.

Several upgrades later, Ky is determined to retain the ship and her independence in the cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. But a threat emerges that challenges even her sharp wits and, if she survives, could leave the military forever in her debt . . .

'An action-packed read, complete with zero-g combat sequences, exploding ship mines, stratagems, and intrigue . . . Definitely recommended' The Book Smugglers

Ratings and reviews

Elizabeth Moon creates a world inhabited by unlikely characters who enjoy swashbuckling adventures that are so similar to the famous "Hornblower" or "Bolitho" seafaring novels which I have always loved, that I find that I simply can't put them down. I'm going to have to learn some restraint; that or run out of Elizabeth Moon novels.

Good tale I'm glad I have read. Enjoyed it immensely.

Exciting, easy to read and visualize, sensible science and plots.

About the author

Elizabeth Moon served in the US Marine Corps, reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant during active duty. She has also earned degrees in history and biology, run for public office and been a columnist on her local newspaper. She lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and their son. Twenty-six of her books are in print, and she won the Nebula Award with her science fiction novel Speed of Dark (also shortlisted for the Clarke Award), and she was a finalist for the Hugo in 1997.