Raising Caine

appeal to Caine to shepherd a diplomatic mission on a visit to their very alien worlds. The possible prize: a crucial alliance in a universe where the fledgling Consolidated Terran Republic has very few friends. But Caine and his legation aren't the only ones journeying into the unknown reaches of Slaasriithi space. A group of renegade K'tor are following them, intending to destroy humanity's hopes for a quick alliance. And that means finding and killing Caine Riordan. Assuming that the bizarre and dangerous Slaasriithi lifeforms don't do it first. About Raising Caine : "Raising Caine unveils a lot of thought-provoking ideas but ultimately this is a space opera adventure. There are space battles, daring emergency landings, desperate quests, hand-to-hand combat and double-and-triple crosses. It's an engrossing read. You owe it to yourself to read the two previous books in order. Then enjoy Raising Caine . It's an intergalactic thrill-ride." -- Fantasy and Science Fiction Book and Audiobook Reviews "This is science-fiction adventure on a grand scale." -- Kirkus "Gannon's harrowing . . . military space opera (following Trial by Fire ) builds well on his established setting. . . . Gannon's signature attention to developing realistic alien worlds makes this installment satisfying." -- Publishers Weekly " . . . an incredibly active book . . . as our protagonists are confronted by the beautiful, terrible, and sometimes lethal variety of the universe and its inhabitants. . . . a whole mess of fun . . . that manages to be scientifically accurate while refraining from excessive wonkiness. Those who value meticulous world-building . . . will certainly have their needs met." -- B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog About Nebula-nominated second entry, Trial by Fire : "I seriously enjoyed Trial by Fire. This one's a tidal wave--can't put it down. An excellent book." -- Jack McDevitt on the prequel "Gannon's whiz-bang second Tales of the Terran Republic interstellar adventure delivers on the promise of the first ( Fire with Fire ). . . . The charm of Caine's harrowing adventure lies in Gannon's attention to detail, which keeps the layers of political intrigue and military action from getting too dense. The dozens of key characters, multiple theaters of operations, and various alien cultures all receive the appropriate amount of attention. The satisfying resolution is enhanced by the promise of more excitement to come in this fascinating far-future universe." -- Publishers Weekly, s tarred review ". . . definitely one to appeal to the adventure fans. Riordan is a smart hero, up…