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BattleTech Universe #122
BattleTech: In the Shadow of the Dragon
A DARK WAR FOR THE THRONE…
Yori Kurita, the Dragon, Coordinator of the Draconis Combine, rules her nation with an even hand and is reveling in her victories over the hated Federated Suns. Though the Dragon’s troops occupy the Suns’ capital for the first time in history, her own reign rests on a shaky foundation. Due to her checkered ancestry, many detractors call her a puppet ruler, a pretender to House Kurita’s throne, and some will stop at nothing to end her rule and take back the Combine—including eliminating anyone who gets too close to the truth.
Russell Blaylock, a detective for the Civilian Guidance Corps, has seen plenty of murder cases throughout his distinguished career. When his investigation of a murder with ties to the Palace puts him in the crosshairs of the Internal Security Force and their shadowy war of brinksmanship with agents from the rival Order of the Five Pillars, he soon draws the attention of the Coordinator herself. In a quest for the truth, Yori reactivates a long-dormant bureau, the Office of Special Investigations, and tasks Blaylock and his team of investigators and security with solving this case before the conspirators’ deadly plans can be carried out.
But the Combine’s capital brims with visitors for the celebration of the Coordinator’s anniversary, Yori’s well-equipped, well-prepared enemies could be anyone, anywhere, and they could strike when least expected. Can Blaylock and his team hunt them down before they eliminate the Coordinator and bring the Combine to its knees?
Yori Kurita, the Dragon, Coordinator of the Draconis Combine, rules her nation with an even hand and is reveling in her victories over the hated Federated Suns. Though the Dragon’s troops occupy the Suns’ capital for the first time in history, her own reign rests on a shaky foundation. Due to her checkered ancestry, many detractors call her a puppet ruler, a pretender to House Kurita’s throne, and some will stop at nothing to end her rule and take back the Combine—including eliminating anyone who gets too close to the truth.
Russell Blaylock, a detective for the Civilian Guidance Corps, has seen plenty of murder cases throughout his distinguished career. When his investigation of a murder with ties to the Palace puts him in the crosshairs of the Internal Security Force and their shadowy war of brinksmanship with agents from the rival Order of the Five Pillars, he soon draws the attention of the Coordinator herself. In a quest for the truth, Yori reactivates a long-dormant bureau, the Office of Special Investigations, and tasks Blaylock and his team of investigators and security with solving this case before the conspirators’ deadly plans can be carried out.
But the Combine’s capital brims with visitors for the celebration of the Coordinator’s anniversary, Yori’s well-equipped, well-prepared enemies could be anyone, anywhere, and they could strike when least expected. Can Blaylock and his team hunt them down before they eliminate the Coordinator and bring the Combine to its knees?
- GenresScience Fiction
435 pages, Paperback
Published July 15, 2024
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October 6, 2024
OMG not again.
Battletech is not a place for bad long winded detective novels. This was tried a year ago and failed miserably with the last detective novel Center I g around a cereal killer. Its NOT BATTLETECH, GO START YOUR OWN SERIES if you think you write that well. Big thumbs DOWN!!!! One star because they don't allow a 1/2 Star.
Battletech is not a place for bad long winded detective novels. This was tried a year ago and failed miserably with the last detective novel Center I g around a cereal killer. Its NOT BATTLETECH, GO START YOUR OWN SERIES if you think you write that well. Big thumbs DOWN!!!! One star because they don't allow a 1/2 Star.
July 7, 2025
This was a stellar book with a great cast which does a lot to introduce readers to mid 3st century Draconis Combine politics. I found the detective mystery angle quite refreshing, and the stakes keep getting higher all the way to a very well written and explosive final act. I would like to read more with these characters, maybe an Inspector Blaylock series?
July 27, 2024
Now I always love a good House Kurita novel, and whilst I worried at first I might only get a detective story (albeit one I enjoyed) this book also delivered on sword fights and Mech battles.
October 9, 2024
Great story.
Great story. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Gives a different perspective of the Draconis Combine through the eyes of a police officer.
Great story. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Gives a different perspective of the Draconis Combine through the eyes of a police officer.
October 9, 2024
An excellent political thriller set in the heart of the Combine. This book is stand-alone good, and an exceptional book in the Battletech line.
August 12, 2024
great book
I enjoyed this book from the crime solving to the Battletech battles. As a Davion fan I do like Yori Kurita as a character.
I enjoyed this book from the crime solving to the Battletech battles. As a Davion fan I do like Yori Kurita as a character.
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