Synopsis

A NEW NOVEL FEATURING STEPHANIE HARRINGTONIN HONORVERSE PREQUEL SERIESTHE TROUBLE WITH TREECATS Stephanie Harrington didnt discover treecatsthey were indigenous to the planet Sphinx, a colony of the tiny Star Kingdom of Manticore. But at age ten she was the first human to bond with one. Now, almost 17, she is the species greatest champion. To the rest of the human galaxy, if they are known at all, they are recognized as tool using, socially organized, fuzzy little creatures, with no known method of communicationwho also happen to be fierce hunters. But are they sapient? Because if they are, that would have all sorts of repercussions for the families who have settled on Sphinx, the Harringtons not the least. There will be winners, and there will be losers. And Stephanie is there to make sure the treecats dont lose out. But Stephanie, the treecats, and Sphinx itself may be caught up in an even greater conspiracy than the one to help the fighting cats survive, one generations in the making.

About The Author

With more than eightmillion copies of his books in print and 33titles on theNew York Timesbestseller list,David Weberis a science fiction powerhouse. In the vastly popular Honor Harrington series, the spirit of C.S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower and Patrick OBriansMaster and Commanderlives oninto the galactic future. Books in the Honor Harrington and Honorverse series have appeared on 21 bestseller lists, includingThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, andUSA Today.Additional Honorverse collaborations include the spin-off miniseries Manticore Ascendant withNew York Timesbest-selling author, Timothy Zahn; and with Eric Flint,Crown of SlavesandCauldron of Ghostscontribute to his illustrious list ofNew York Timesand international bestseller lists. Best known for his spirited, modern-minded space operas, Weber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga, a science fiction and fantasy hybrid. Weber has also engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations: the Starfire Series with Steve White; The Empire of Man Series with John Ringo; the Multiverse Series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; and the Ring of Fire Series with Eric Flint. David Weber makes his home in South Carolina with his wife and children.Jane Lindskoldis the award-winning,New York Timesbest-selling author of more than thirty novels, including Library of theSapphire Wind, Aurora Borealis Bridge, and House of Rough Diamonds. Lindskoldhas also written in collaboration with David Weber and Roger Zelazny. When shes not writing or reading, shes likely being ordered around by a variety of small animals. Lindskoldlives in New Mexico.