Valor’s Trial (#4)
Bestselling author Tanya Huff’s Confederation series of military science fiction returns with a novel where one woman’s discovery shakes the foundations of the intergalactic alliance itself…
Gunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr has had enough of special treatment—and of gaping, skepticism, and whispers of Silsviss or Big Yellow as she passes. She’s glad to be back with her own Sh’quo Company, surrounded by familiar faces and enduring more razzing than awe. Of course, the company is going into battle again, facing death on all sides in a centuries-old war where every attempt at diplomacy fails, and she’s got a brand-new second lieutenant to train. Another glorious day in the Confederation Marine Corps.
The battle goes disastrously wrong. And yet somehow Torin wakes up. The Others don’t take prisoners—or so the Confederation has always said. But the dark tunnels and mysterious mechanisms of the warren around her certainly seem like a prison. And there’s more going on than simple confinement. One after another, Torin’s most cherished beliefs are shaken to the core. She’s always been a survivor. But time is running out. If she has to question everything to escape, answers had better start coming fast…
Reviews
“Huff’s appealing heroine is as fiercely maternal as she is fierce in battle [...] The denoument is not unexpected, but Huff skillfully accomplishes its exposition while still managing a few surprises.”
“It’s a great read, a powerful surviving scenario made particularly fascinating by the interactions of multiple species working together.”Locus
“Filled with both action scenes and personal drama, this sf adventure belongs in most libraries.”Library Journal
“A cracking good military yarn. Packed full of intense battle scenes, some great tech toys and snappy dialog, Huff once again demonstrates her prowess as an extremely talented author.”Monsters & Critics
“Fast moving action and an appealing protagonist embellish an interesting plot. The novel is a kind of cross between early Andre Norton and Lois McMaster Bujold.”Critical Mass
“Highly entertaining […] I can’t wait to find out what comes next.”Book Loons
“Tanya Huff writes great sci-fi and great military books and the first three instalments of the Confederation novels were a superb read, but with VALOUR’S TRIAL Huff excels. I have loved the adventures of Torin Kerr and, whilst the other titles were great fun, this novel has a sense of realism to it […] A must read Military Sci-Fi novel by an author rapidly shooting up my favourites list.”The Cult Den
Awards & Accolades
#4 Locus Bestseller List
#8 Nielsen Bookscan SFF Bestseller List
#15 Globe & Mail Bestseller List