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Honor and Duty #3
Honor from Ashes
War isn't civilized and never will be, not when there are those willing to do whatever is necessary to win. That is a lesson Col. Ashlyn Shaw learned the hard way. Now she and those under her command fight an enemy determined to destroy their home world. Worse, an enemy lurks in the shadows, manipulating friend and foe alike.
Can Ashlyn hold true to herself and the values of her beloved Corps in the face of betrayal and loss? Will honor rise from the ashes of false promises and broken faith? Ashlyn and the Devil Dogs are determined to see that it does, no matter what the cost.
Can Ashlyn hold true to herself and the values of her beloved Corps in the face of betrayal and loss? Will honor rise from the ashes of false promises and broken faith? Ashlyn and the Devil Dogs are determined to see that it does, no matter what the cost.
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319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2016
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December 18, 2018
"Honor From Ashes" is the third installment in the "Honor and Duty" series, and it's the payoff punch we have all been waiting for. I am DELIGHTED to say that there really isn't anything substantial left on the table, although there is room for the series to grow.
For reason of life, I did not go back and re-read the first two books in the series, but that really wasn't necessary for a couple of reasons. First of all, The essence of the story is quite vivid: A woman sits in a prison cell, clinging to the hope that she will be rescued and avenged; and then, it happens, and she is restored to command of the Space Marines she loves. That's a remarkable over-simplification, but it's enough for me to tie this third book into the right context. The second reason it wasn't necessary for me to go back is because the author did an excellent job of summarizing the pertinent events in the earlier works, and did so without giving over the first part of the book into a re-hash.
Marine Lt. Col. Ashlyn Shaw has been able to prove she was set up for false charges, and those who were primary agents in the deception are under guard and awaiting trial. Although none have confessed, there is sufficient evidence, coupled with Shaw's testimony, to make the outcome of the cases as sure a thing as it ever gets. However, two items are not resolved satisfactorily. First, the reason behind the frame job hasn't been revealed, and second, Shaw is required to be available as a witness in the trials, and therefore can't be leading her Devil Dogs in combat.
Wonderful, wonderful character point: Ash HATES the restriction, but doesn't fight against it, because she knows it is her duty. I am SO fracken OVER the alleged hero who can't restrain a thirst for blood vengeance long enough to attend to the non-gory aspects of their job.
The enemies have their hands deep into Shaw's world, but once the head is lopped off, the tentacles are easy to kill. It's rather satisfying to see that happen: convoluted, long-established plots disintegrate, conspirators turn on one another, and the good guys win, and the bad guys lose. Part of the reason for that, frankly, is loyalty. In one system, duty is compelled through coercion; in Shaw's system, personal example and high expectations are linked, and the result is troops who devote themselves to getting the job done and supporting each other.
For reason of life, I did not go back and re-read the first two books in the series, but that really wasn't necessary for a couple of reasons. First of all, The essence of the story is quite vivid: A woman sits in a prison cell, clinging to the hope that she will be rescued and avenged; and then, it happens, and she is restored to command of the Space Marines she loves. That's a remarkable over-simplification, but it's enough for me to tie this third book into the right context. The second reason it wasn't necessary for me to go back is because the author did an excellent job of summarizing the pertinent events in the earlier works, and did so without giving over the first part of the book into a re-hash.
Marine Lt. Col. Ashlyn Shaw has been able to prove she was set up for false charges, and those who were primary agents in the deception are under guard and awaiting trial. Although none have confessed, there is sufficient evidence, coupled with Shaw's testimony, to make the outcome of the cases as sure a thing as it ever gets. However, two items are not resolved satisfactorily. First, the reason behind the frame job hasn't been revealed, and second, Shaw is required to be available as a witness in the trials, and therefore can't be leading her Devil Dogs in combat.
Wonderful, wonderful character point: Ash HATES the restriction, but doesn't fight against it, because she knows it is her duty. I am SO fracken OVER the alleged hero who can't restrain a thirst for blood vengeance long enough to attend to the non-gory aspects of their job.
The enemies have their hands deep into Shaw's world, but once the head is lopped off, the tentacles are easy to kill. It's rather satisfying to see that happen: convoluted, long-established plots disintegrate, conspirators turn on one another, and the good guys win, and the bad guys lose. Part of the reason for that, frankly, is loyalty. In one system, duty is compelled through coercion; in Shaw's system, personal example and high expectations are linked, and the result is troops who devote themselves to getting the job done and supporting each other.
September 8, 2019
An ASG./SS. SYFY. Deep Space Action Adventure (HFTA.) (HADB - 3)
ASG./SS. have penned the third novel of the Honor and Duty series which begins with our primary character being promoted to LT/COL. She is made more aware of the treachery that has occurred since her imprisonment. In the next primary space war she assumes command of the fleet. Then she discovers they have found the military officer of a friendly nation and sets him up to talk and talk he does. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
ASG./SS. have penned the third novel of the Honor and Duty series which begins with our primary character being promoted to LT/COL. She is made more aware of the treachery that has occurred since her imprisonment. In the next primary space war she assumes command of the fleet. Then she discovers they have found the military officer of a friendly nation and sets him up to talk and talk he does. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
July 26, 2018
Decent book, but full of typos
This book deserves solid 4 stars (5 stars is reserved for the Honor Harrington books :) ). The story is interesting, the writing enjoyable.
However, terrible number of mistakes and typos keeps throwing me out of the story. Anything from pure dyslexia and scanning errors to using two names for the same two-bit "extra" character in the same paragraph.
I'd gladly do the proofreading for the author, for free, even. But no one asked me :( .
This book deserves solid 4 stars (5 stars is reserved for the Honor Harrington books :) ). The story is interesting, the writing enjoyable.
However, terrible number of mistakes and typos keeps throwing me out of the story. Anything from pure dyslexia and scanning errors to using two names for the same two-bit "extra" character in the same paragraph.
I'd gladly do the proofreading for the author, for free, even. But no one asked me :( .
September 15, 2024
I am enjoying the series but the number of typos is distracting to say the least.
April 21, 2016
For the most part I think the military aspects of this series are very well written and I love reading about the Devil Dogs. I also enjoy the main characters in this series and I look forward to reading further books. I felt that the editing could have been a little better but it wasn't bad enough to detract from the story (at least for me). There were however, a few things I found disappointing with this third book. First was that there was so much lead-up to the big trial and then that part of the story line was just kind of quickly glossed over near the end of the book. The main focus switches suddenly from Shaw's ongoing feelings about the trial, what happened to her and her people, etc..to the new conflict with the Calusians and an ally turned traitor. After all of the lead-up, the end was a simple "oh by the way, the trial went well, those tried were convicted". I must admit, however, that I was happy to be getting on to the war and the bigger picture and I did like how there were some connections between what was happening and what happened in the past with Shaw. What I didn't like was all of the foreshadowing leading up to the main character taking over command of the ship in a battle, and how a marine would be allowed to or encouraged to. While I enjoy a good space battle as much as any sci-fi reader, when the main character is a marine, I REALLY want to see some awesome, gritty, ground pounding action! I was SO disappointed we didn't get that. But the book ends with an indication that the Devil Dogs will finally get sent to fight in this war. I'm really holding out hope that the next book brings some good action scenes for the Devil Dogs and Ashlyn. Here's hoping for some good knock down, drag-em-out ground battle scenes!!
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October 4, 2016
Edit: Got my copy this morning. Read it after I got home from work. Because 3 day weekend. Wooo!
Corrected edition is now available on amazon as of 4-21-16.
The military sci fi indie scene is where I get my fix while waiting for David Weber to give me more Honor Harrrington. But he makes brick books so sometimes it takes decades. I was 14 when I read my first Weber book and now Im in my late 20s dangit.....
Loved the first two books. So basically this whole dang series is on my insta buy list. Like the Ember War series by Fox.
But to the main point: IF you loved the early harrington books and want to see another wonderful character in the hotseat doing all sorts of kick ass things. Get these books. If Harrington, Ripley, and Sarah Conner had a kid...it would be Shaw.
Corrected edition is now available on amazon as of 4-21-16.
The military sci fi indie scene is where I get my fix while waiting for David Weber to give me more Honor Harrrington. But he makes brick books so sometimes it takes decades. I was 14 when I read my first Weber book and now Im in my late 20s dangit.....
Loved the first two books. So basically this whole dang series is on my insta buy list. Like the Ember War series by Fox.
But to the main point: IF you loved the early harrington books and want to see another wonderful character in the hotseat doing all sorts of kick ass things. Get these books. If Harrington, Ripley, and Sarah Conner had a kid...it would be Shaw.
January 6, 2020
Very enjoyable
I have read and re-read this three-book story arc. I am looking forward to reading the two novellas, too. One serious quibble, though, is the *serious* need for a good proofreader. The sloppy text includes many missing words, extra words, wrong pronouns, missing punctuation, etc. It jerks me out of the story enough to really irritate.
I have read and re-read this three-book story arc. I am looking forward to reading the two novellas, too. One serious quibble, though, is the *serious* need for a good proofreader. The sloppy text includes many missing words, extra words, wrong pronouns, missing punctuation, etc. It jerks me out of the story enough to really irritate.
April 20, 2016
Whattheheck
Preorderd Honor from Ashes and was happy when it showed up on my kindle. but the book I received had the cover correct, however the contents were book 2 Duty from Ashes! What the check is going on? How about sending me the book I bought, book 3 Honor From Ashes?
Preorderd Honor from Ashes and was happy when it showed up on my kindle. but the book I received had the cover correct, however the contents were book 2 Duty from Ashes! What the check is going on? How about sending me the book I bought, book 3 Honor From Ashes?
May 4, 2016
Interesting story. Probably not worth a re-read; the main character Mary Sue wildly improbably assumes command outside of her command structure. And the typos - lots and lots of them. The book needed an editor.
April 23, 2016
Loads of the awesomeness I expected and a few things I didn't. I can't wait for the next book.
June 20, 2016
A good read that spends significant time on spy verses spy issues and less on combat situations.
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