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Though Hell Should Bar the Way (The Republic of Cinnabar Navy series #12)

By David Drake
Series: The Republic of Cinnabar Navy
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In Though Hell Should Bar the Way, Roy Olfetrie finds himself unexpectedly launched into the interstellar adventures of the Republic of Cinnabar Navy after his father's disgrace. As he navigates the perils of space, Roy must learn quickly to survive and to fulfill the responsibilities thrust upon him. Amidst political intrigue and battles, he discovers his own resilience and potential for heroism in a vast and challenging universe.
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Though Hell Should Bar the Way is set in the thrilling universe of the Republic of Cinnabar Navy series. Roy Olfetrie had always dreamed of becoming an officer in the Republic of Cinnabar Navy. However, his aspirations crumbled after his father's secret criminal enterprise was discovered.

Forced to drop out of the Academy, Roy had given up hope—until he encounters Captain Daniel Leary. With Leary and the resourceful Mundy at his side, Roy finds an unexpected chance to redeem himself.

Thrown back into the midst of high-stakes adventure, Roy must navigate a world rife with slave traders, pirates, and assassination attempts—all while grappling with the toxic legacy left by his father. Yet, amidst these immediate dangers, an even greater threat looms: the resurgence of war with the powerful Alliance.

Join Roy Olfetrie as he undertakes a perilous journey in Though Hell Should Bar the Way, where redemption is hard-won, and danger lurks at every corner.

Series: The Republic of Cinnabar Navy

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    In this book, the second in the series, Lt. Daniel Leary has the spy apparatus and skill to crack any database! Lieutenant Daniel Leary of the Republic of Cinnabar Navy commands the corvette Princess Cecile with the brilliant Signals Officer Adele Mundy at his side. But when a diplomatic mission to the far-flung planet Strymon obtains an unwanted passenger, the...
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    Captain Daniel Leary, along with his friend and spy Officer Adele Mundy, are dispatched to a quiet sector to handle a straightforward task: assisting the local admiral in suppressing a coup before it occurs. However, the jealous admiral, seeking to rid himself of their presence, sends them off on a wild goose chase to a region where commerce reigns and...
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  • Though Hell Should Bar the Way (The Republic of Cinnabar Navy series #12)
    Though Hell Should Bar the Way is set in the thrilling universe of the Republic of Cinnabar Navy series. Roy Olfetrie had always dreamed of becoming an officer in the Republic of Cinnabar Navy. However, his aspirations crumbled after his father's secret criminal enterprise was discovered. Forced to drop out of the Academy, Roy had given up hope—until he encounters...
    By David Drake
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785652318

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

David Drake is one of the most respected military science fiction authors in the industry, having developed the "Hammer's Slammers" series and the "RCN" series for Baen Books-two of the first hugely popular military SF series. A Vietnam War veteran, he is renowned for bringing the military sensibility to his stories and the soldier's sensibilities to his characters.

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