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Praise for Kris Longknife UNDAUNTED
An exciting, action-packed adventure... Mr. Shepherd has injected the same humor into this book as he did in the rest of the series... I really love these books and Undaunted is a great addition to the series.
Fresh Fiction
Praise for Kris Longknife INTREPID
[Kris Longknife] will remind readers of David Webers Honor Harrington with her strength and intelligence. Mike Shepherd provides an exciting military science fiction thriller.
Genre Go Round Reviews
A good read for fans of the series and of military science fiction.
Romantic Times
Praise for Kris Longknife AUDACIOUS
Im a woman of very few words, but lots of action. So said Mae West, but it might just as well have been Lieutenant Kris Longknife, princess of the one hundred worlds of Wardhaven. Kris can kick, shoot, and punch her way out of any dangerous situation, and she can do it while wearing stilettos and a tight cocktail dress. Shes all business, with a Hells Angel handshake and a get out of my face attitude. But her hair always looks good. Audacious maintains a crisp pace and lively banter... Kris Longknife is funny and she entertains us.
Sci Fi Weekly
The [fifth] book in this fast-paced, exciting military SF series continues the saga of a strong heroine who knows how to kick serious ass and make an impression on friends and enemies alike. Mike Shepherd has a great ear for dialogue and talent for injecting dry humor into things at just the right moment... The characters are engaging, and the plot is full of twists and peppered liberally with sharply described action. I always look forward to installments in the Kris Longknife series because I know Im guaranteed a good time with plenty of adventure. Audacious doesnt disappoint in this regard. Military SF fans are bound to get a kick out of the series as a whole, and fans will be glad to see Kris hasnt lost any of her edge.
SF Site
Mike Shepherd is a fantastic storyteller who excels at writing military science fiction. His protagonist is a strong-willed, independent thinker who does what she thinks is best for humanity... There is plenty of action and tension... This is a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience for science fiction fans.
Midwest Book Review
... and for the Kris Longknife novels
Shepherds grasp of timing and intrigue remains solid, and Kriss latest challenge makes for an engaging space opera, seasoned with political machination and the thrills of mysterious ancient technology, that promises to reveal some interesting things about the future Kris inhabits.
Booklist
Enthralling... fast paced... a well-crafted space opera with an engaging hero... Id like to read more.
SFRevu
Everyone who has read Kris Longknife will hope for further adventures starring this brave, independent, and intrepid heroine. Mike Shepherd has written an action-packed, exciting space opera that starts at light speed and just keeps getting better. This is outer-space military science fiction at its adventurous best.
Midwest Book Review
Im looking forward to her next adventure.
The Weekly Press (Philadelphia)
Kris is a strong female character... The book focuses on action, with some interesting sci-fi twists thrown in... It excels as a page-turner.
Fantasy Book Spot
Fans of the Honor Harrington escapades will welcome the adventures of another strong female in outer space starring in a thrill-a-page military space opera. The heroines dry wit, [and] ability to know what she is good at [as well as] her faults, [all] while keeping her regal DNA in perspective, especially during a crisis, endear her to readers. The audience will root for the determined, courageous, and endearing heroine as she displays intelligence and leadership during lethal confrontations.
Alternative Worlds
[Shepherd] has a good sense of pace... very neatly handled, and served with a twist of wry. A surprisingly talented read from a very underrated author.
Bewildering Stories
Shepherd does a really good job with this book. If youre looking for an entertaining space opera with some colorful characters, this is your book. Shepherd grew up Navy, and he does an excellent job of showing the complex demands and duties of an officer. I look forward to the next in the series.
Books n Bytes
You dont have to be a military sci-fi enthusiast to appreciate the thrill-a-minute plot and engaging characterization.
Romantic Times
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KRIS LONGKNIFE: MUTINEER
KRIS LONGKNIFE: DESERTER
KRIS LONGKNIFE: DEFIANT
KRIS LONGKNIFE: RESOLUTE
KRIS LONGKNIFE: AUDACIOUS
KRIS LONGKNIFE: INTREPID
KRIS LONGKNIFE: UNDAUNTED
KRIS LONGKNIFE: REDOUBTABLE
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Lieutenant Commander Kris Longknife paused just outside the bridge hatch. She steadied herself, one hand on the bulkhead, the other heavy on her cane, waiting for the wave of dizziness to pass. The docs said these episodes should be getting fewer and fewer.