{"product_id":"the-myriad-of-wolf-star-01-tour-of-the-merrimack-9780756409548","title":"The Myriad of Wolf Star 01 Tour of the Merrimack","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe U.S.S. \u003ci\u003eMerrimack\u003c\/i\u003e was the finest battleship class spaceship in Earth's fleet, able to stand up against the best the Palatine Empire could throw at them. They were even able to survive  an attack by the  deadly swarms of the seemingly unstoppable Hive. Only her sister ship, the Monitor, was her equal. However, with the Palatine forces preparing a massive offensive, and the Hive targeting every living organism in the galaxy for destruction, even these two great battleships may fall....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis omnibus edition includes the first two novels of R.M. Meluch's acclaimed Tour of the Merrimack series, \u003ci\u003eThe Myriad\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWolf Star. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the Tour of the Merrimack series:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Meluch shows particular skill in \u003cb\u003ecreating memorable characters while exhibiting a refreshing ruthlessness\u003c\/b\u003e in subordinating them to the logical ramifications of the plot.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review), for \u003ci\u003eThe Myriad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rousing far-future SF novel.... This is \u003cb\u003egrand old-fashioned space opera\u003c\/b\u003e, so toss your disbelief out the nearest air lock and dive in.” \u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review), for \u003ci\u003eWolf Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Myriad\u003c\/i\u003e begins a series that is an amalgam of subgenres: military science fiction, space opera, time paradox, and alternate history.... This novel will prove thoroughly enjoyable to fans of \u003cb\u003emilitary science fiction authors like David Weber and David Drake\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—The B\u0026amp;N Review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Meluch is an excellent writer, and has a firm grasp of military tactics, character development and storytelling. A good substitute \u003cb\u003efor those waiting for David Weber’s next Honor Harrington\u003c\/b\u003e novel.” \u003ci\u003e—Sacramento Book Review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enough action and suspense for three novels. Meluch’s wry, realistic wit finds the ludicrous in the military, sex in the military, and a dozen other matters. \u003cb\u003eA treat for military sf buffs\u003c\/b\u003e.” \u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e, for \u003ci\u003eThe Sagittarius Command\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eFast action, hairbreadth escapes, and Meluch’s facility for humor\u003c\/b\u003e in an astonishing range of situations incum­bent on military life become the order of the day.... A fine yarn to chuckle along with, just like the previous \u003ci\u003eTour of the Merrimack \u003c\/i\u003eadventures.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, for \u003ci\u003eStrength and Honor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Ninth Circle \u003c\/i\u003eis an immensely readable book that flows very quickly and draws you in with\u003cb\u003esharp little hooks that demand you finish the book\u003c\/b\u003e before you dream of beginning any other.” \u003ci\u003e—Seattle Post-Intelligencer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A lovely sequel with excellent writing and wonderful characters…. This is a great read \u003cb\u003efor people who liked Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey and Daniel Leary\u003c\/b\u003e.” —SFRevu \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A heart-pounding thrill ride…. \u003cb\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eStar Trek \u003c\/i\u003eand Heinlein alike\u003c\/b\u003e will enjoy the story…a great story of space warfare and the triumph of the human spirit against insurmountable odds.” —Grasping for the Wind \u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Astra Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527018553687,"sku":"9780756409548","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780756409548.jpg?v=1731866251","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-myriad-of-wolf-star-01-tour-of-the-merrimack-9780756409548","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}