The satisfying resolution is enhanced by the promise of more excitement to come in this fascinating far-future universe.'- Publishers Weekly Starred Review '. The dozens of key characters, multiple theaters of operations, and various alien cultures all receive the appropriate amount of attention.

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. 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) . 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. Those who value meticulous world-building.

that manages to be scientifically accurate while refraining from excessive wonkiness. as our protagonists are confronted by the beautiful, terrible, and sometimes lethal variety of the universe and its inhabitants. Gannon''s signature attention to developing realistic alien worlds makes this installment satisfying.'- Publishers Weekly '. military space opera (following Trial by Fire) builds well on his established setting . It''s an intergalactic thrill-ride.'- Fantasy and Science Ficton Book and Audiobook Reviews 'This is science-fiction adventure on a grand scale.'- Kirkus 'Gannon''s harrowing. You owe it to yourself to read the two previous books in order. There are space battles, daring emergency landings, desperate quests, hand-to-hand combat, and double-and-triple crosses. About Raising Caine: 'Raising Caine unveils a lot of thought-provoking ideas but ultimately this is a space opera adventure. Assuming that the bizarre and dangerous Slaasriithi lifeforms don''t do it first. And that means finding and killing Caine Riordan. A group of renegade K''tor are following them, intending to destroy humanity''s hopes for a quick alliance. But Caine and his legation aren''t the only ones journeying into the unknown reaches of Slaasriithi space. The possible prize: a crucial alliance in a universe where the fledgling Consolidated Terran Republic has very few friends. But mere hours after the attackers surrender, the mysterious but potentially helpful Slaasriithi appeal to Caine to shepherd a diplomatic mission on a visit to their very alien worlds. Gannon is also the winner of the Compton Crook Award Caine Riordan, reluctant diplomatic and military intelligence operative, has just finished playing his part repulsing the Arat Kur''s and Hkh''Rkh''s joint invasion of Earth. So were prequels Trial by Fire and Fire with Fire.

Triple Nebula finalist series! Raising Caine is a Nebula Award finalist. Science fiction adventure on a grand scale.

Fire with Fire by Charles E. Gannon