Hornblower in Space (72 books)

Adventures of a space navy officer, borrowing from the elements of 18th Century Royal Navy officer Horatio Hornblower by C.S. Forester. Significant characteristics include tracing the main character's career from a most junior position (e.g. cadet, ensign) to a senior officer; ranks and traditions carried from wet navy, especially the Royal Navy.

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1	On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1) by David Weber 4.14 avg rating — 48,842 ratings score: 590, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	With the Lightnings (RCN, #1) by David Drake 3.90 avg rating — 6,470 ratings score: 355, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Honor of the Queen (Honor Harrington, #2) by David Weber 4.23 avg rating — 29,925 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Echoes of Honor (Honor Harrington, #8) by David Weber 4.25 avg rating — 16,302 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	War of Honor (Honor Harrington, #10) by David Weber 4.14 avg rating — 14,142 ratings score: 287, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Field of Dishonor (Honor Harrington, #4) by David Weber 4.22 avg rating — 22,207 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Flag in Exile (Honor Harrington, #5) by David Weber 4.23 avg rating — 20,185 ratings score: 280, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Mission of Honor (Honor Harrington, #12) by David Weber 4.22 avg rating — 11,720 ratings score: 278, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Ashes of Victory (Honor Harrington, #9) by David Weber 4.19 avg rating — 15,632 ratings score: 274, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	In Enemy Hands (Honor Harrington, #7) by David Weber 4.25 avg rating — 17,520 ratings score: 271, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	At All Costs (Honor Harrington, #11) by David Weber 4.22 avg rating — 11,846 ratings score: 268, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	A Rising Thunder (Honor Harrington, #13) by David Weber 4.12 avg rating — 9,886 ratings score: 265, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Honor Among Enemies (Honor Harrington, #6) by David Weber 4.28 avg rating — 19,071 ratings score: 262, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Short Victorious War (Honor Harrington, #3) by David Weber 4.18 avg rating — 24,650 ratings score: 259, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Way to Glory (RCN Series #4) by David Drake 4.09 avg rating — 2,756 ratings score: 252, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Hunting Party (The Serrano Legacy, #1) by Elizabeth Moon 3.89 avg rating — 6,463 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Make or Break the Hero (The Hunter Legacy, #4) by Timothy Ellis (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,034 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Send in the Hero (The Hunter Legacy, #3) by Timothy Ellis (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 1,144 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Hunted Hero Hunting (The Hunter Legacy, #2) by Timothy Ellis (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,213 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Hero at Large (The Hunter Legacy, #1) by Timothy Ellis (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 1,480 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	What Distant Deeps (Lt. Leary / RCN, #8) by David Drake 4.14 avg rating — 1,780 ratings score: 164, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Sea Without a Shore (Lt. Leary / RCN, #10) by David Drake 4.11 avg rating — 1,274 ratings score: 163, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Mutineer (Kris Longknife, #1) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 5,891 ratings score: 161, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Defiant (Kris Longknife, #3) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 4,204 ratings score: 159, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Take the Star Road (The Maxwell Saga, #1) by Peter Grant 3.97 avg rating — 1,016 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Adapt and Overcome (The Maxwell Saga, #3) by Peter Grant 4.07 avg rating — 711 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Ride the Rising Tide (The Maxwell Saga, #2) by Peter Grant 4.14 avg rating — 810 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Stand Against The Storm (The Maxwell Saga, #4) by Peter Grant 4.34 avg rating — 562 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Audacious (Kris Longknife, #5) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 3,496 ratings score: 157, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Into the Dark (Alexis Carew #1) by J.A. Sutherland (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 2,772 ratings score: 157, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Intrepid (Kris Longknife, #6) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 3,345 ratings score: 155, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Deserter (Kris Longknife, #2) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 3,934 ratings score: 153, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Resolute (Kris Longknife, #4) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 3,427 ratings score: 151, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Daring (Kris Longknife, #9) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 3,099 ratings score: 149, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Redoubtable (Kris Longknife, #8) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 3,045 ratings score: 147, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Undaunted (Kris Longknife, #7) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 2,902 ratings score: 145, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Furious (Kris Longknife, #10) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 2,280 ratings score: 143, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Defender (Kris Longknife, #11) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 2,082 ratings score: 141, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Tenacious (Kris Longknife, #12) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 1,689 ratings score: 139, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Unrelenting (Kris Longknife, #13) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 1,461 ratings score: 137, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Training Daze (Kris Longknife, #3.5) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 844 ratings score: 135, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Relentless (Kris Longknife, #13) by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 1,461 ratings score: 132, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Little Ships (Alexis Carew #3) by J.A. Sutherland (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 1,928 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Midshipman's Hope (Seafort Saga, #1) by David Feintuch 3.93 avg rating — 3,790 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1) by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 223,511 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	No Honor in Death by Eric Thomson (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 1,541 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Rogue Squadron (Star Wars: X-Wing, #1) by Michael A. Stackpole (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 18,510 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Terran Privateer (Duchy of Terra, #1) by Glynn Stewart (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 4,182 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	A Soldier's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why, #1) by Jean Johnson (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 4,886 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Delta Anomaly (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, #1) by Rick Barba 3.63 avg rating — 648 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Crisis on Vulcan (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, #1) by Brad Strickland (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 160 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Star Wars: A New Hope (Star Wars Novelizations, #4) by George Lucas (Story & Screenplay) 4.06 avg rating — 16,431 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space (The Henry Gallant Saga, #1) by H. Peter Alesso (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,754 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Cobra (Cobra, #1) by Timothy Zahn (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 2,500 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Shards of Honour (Vorkosigan Saga, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 40,193 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines, #1) by Marko Kloos (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 33,148 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Winds of Marque (Blackwood & Virtue #1) by Bennett R. Coles (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 372 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Star Ghost (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Young Adult, #1) by Brad Strickland (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 129 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Lifeline by David Cody Weiss 3.41 avg rating — 100 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The First Virtue (Star Trek: The Next Generation #56, Double Helix #6) by Michael Jan Friedman (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 417 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Star Trek: Starfleet Academy by Mike Johnson 3.97 avg rating — 514 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The Way to the Stars (Star Trek: Discovery #4) by Una McCormack 4.11 avg rating — 966 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Pathways by Jeri Taylor 3.88 avg rating — 1,281 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Tartarus, Vol. 1: As Above, So Below by Johnnie Christmas 3.35 avg rating — 254 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Jeremy X (Honor Harrington, #23) by David Weber 4.19 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Ninefox Gambit (The Machineries of Empire, #1) by Yoon Ha Lee 3.79 avg rating — 21,486 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Tales of Honor Volume 1: On Basilisk Station by Matt Hawkins (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 216 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1) by Ann Leckie (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 118,670 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	La saga Vorkosigan - Volume 1: L'Apprentissage du Guerrier by BEROY+LATIL (Scénario) 3.33 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Stellvia Volume 1 by Ryo Akitzuki 2.93 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	The Candidate for Goddess, Vol. 1 by Yukiru Sugisaki 3.64 avg rating — 213 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Kris Longknife: Ambassador by Mike Shepherd (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars