Though Hell Should Bar the Way

In the latest installment of David Drake's RCN military science fiction series, Roy Olfetrie faces a turbulent turn of fate after his father's criminal past forces him to abandon his dreams of naval officerhood. Thrust into a chaotic world alongside Captain Daniel Leary and Lady Adele Mundy, Roy navigates a treacherous landscape filled with pirates, political intrigue, and life-threatening challenges. As he must choose between camaraderie and betrayal, Roy is determined to seize a hard-earned opportunity, setting the stage for relentless action and high stakes in a universe fraught with danger.