Moving Target

#2 Vattas War

Elizabeth Moon

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English

Orbit Books
01 February 2005

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); War & combat fiction; Science fiction; Classic science fiction; Space opera; Space; Space Opera; Military; Space Ships

Series: Vattas War

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 ...

By: Elizabeth Moon
Imprint: Orbit Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 113mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 236g
ISBN: 9781841491691
ISBN 10: 1841491691
Series: Vattas War
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 February 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.elizabethmoon.com/

Elizabeth Moon joined the US Marine Corps in 1968, 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.

Reviews for Moving Target (#2 Vattas War)

Excellent plotting and characters support the utterly realistic action sequences -- KIRKUS an action-packed read, complete with zero-g combat sequences, exploding ship mines, stratagems, and intrigue ... Definitely recommended -- THE BOOK SMUGGLERS Rip-roaring ... But this military SF tale is no mere shoot-'em-up -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY