Praise for

THE FIRST CASUALTY

“A lot of fun…A refreshing change from the standard good guy / bad guy divisions in military SF.”

—Jack McDevitt, Nebula Award–winning author of Firebird

“Fast-paced military adventure that presents a grim look at the reality of war and the cost to those who risk their lives for the causes of others. A good choice.”

Library Journal

Praise for

THE KRIS LONGKNIFE NOVELS

by Mike Moscoe writing as Mike Shepherd

“A whopping good read…Fast-paced, exciting, nicely detailed, with some innovative touches.”

—Elizabeth Moon, Nebula Award–winning author of Echoes of Betrayal

“Shepherd’s grasp of timing and intrigue remains solid, and Kris’s latest challenge makes for an engaging space opera, seasoned with political machination and the thrills of mysterious ancient technology, that promises to reveal some interesting things about the future Kris inhabits.”

Booklist

“Enthralling…Fast-paced…A well-crafted space opera with an engaging hero…I’d like to read more.”

SFRevu

“I’m looking forward to her next adventure.”

The Weekly Press (Philadelphia)

“Kris is a strong female character…The book focuses on action, with some interesting sci-fi twists thrown in…It excels as a page-turner.”

Boomtron

“Fans of the Honor Harrington escapades will welcome the adventures of another strong female in outer space starring in a thrill-a-page military space opera…The audience will root for the determined, courageous, and endearing heroine as she displays intelligence and leadership during lethal confrontations.”

Alternative Worlds