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Torch of Freedom (Honorverse) |  | Authors: David Weber, Eric Flint
Publisher: Baen
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 14090
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Har/Cdr
Pages: 608
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 1439133050
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781439133057
ASIN: 1439133050
Publication Date: November 17, 2009
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As the slavemasters of Mesa plot against the Star Empire of Manticore and the newly liberated slave planet of Torch, Anton Zilwicki and the notorious Havenite secret agent Victor Cachat set off on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth concerning a wave of mysterious assassinations that have been launched against Manticore and Torch. Most people are sure that the Republic of Haven is behind the assassinations, but Zilwicki and Cachat suspect others of being the guilty party. Queen Berry of Torch was one of the targets of the unknown assassins. The former head of the Ballroom slave liberation organization, Jeremy X—now one of Torch's top officials, but still considered by many the most dangerous terrorist in the galaxy—calls in some past favors owed to him. In response, a security officer from Beowulf arrives in Torch to take charge of Queen Berry's security—a task made doubly difficult by the young monarch's resentment of bodyguards and the security officer's own growing attachment to her. Meanwhile, powerful forces in the Solarian League are maneuvering against each other to gain the upper hand in what they all expect to be an explosive crisis that threatens the very existence of the League itself.
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Thte characters have gotten flat. February 22, 2010
Bruce Hoins
As this series has gone on, the characters have gotten flatter. Unlike the first few books from the Honorverse the last four have lost that something that the rest of the series has. They are much more difficult to get into and characterization is not nearly as 3 dimensional as the series started with.
Still good, but comparatively disappointing.
 A powerful story of political intrigue perfect for any military-oriented science fiction library February 21, 2010
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Torch of Freedom: Keepers of the Flame offers a fine story of the slavemasters of Mesa who plot against the star Kingdom of Manticore and the newly liberated slave planet of Torch. Assassins, top secret organizations, interplanetary terrorism, and more make for a powerful story of political intrigue perfect for any military-oriented science fiction library.
A Torch that sometimes flickers February 7, 2010
John P
The politically fraught but personally respectful alliance between Anton Zilwicki and Victor Cachat ties in with and allows us to see develoments in the threats to both Manticore and Haven. The situation is familiar to followers of the Honorverse and for me it does seem chronologically odd to be following this strand under the threat of the last lines of Storm From The Shadows. The plot offers further pointers to previously hidden machinations by those who plan to impose their vision of "better future" on everybody else who is still alive after their plan unfolds.
Along with that, or for a stand-alone read, Weber can still offer the gift of some lively dialogue and there is action that entails suspense and danger. For me though, Weber has become overfond of explaining intricate political situations and philosophies through dialogue that becomes pedantic about these imaginary creatures and creations. Some sharper editing would have made this an even more enjoyable read.
Long awaited part of series February 5, 2010
P. Nuffer (Falcon, CO)
This novel is a long awaited part of the Honorverse series. I mostly enjoyed this novel since it filled in many of the parts hinted at in previous novels in the series. The story was consistent with previous novels in the series and looped back to the main storyline.
I found that it was a bit wordy, and spent a lot of time describing the thoughts of the characters and the psychological reasonings for actions...ala Rodger Zelazny novels.
The action, when it occurs is well thought out and fierce. Don't expect the lead characters to come through unscathed.The "aha factor" is alive and well in this tale.
Torch of Freedom February 4, 2010
Happy Shopper (Florida)
I have the prior Torch book and this one continues the story. The plot is dense, characters are well drawn and the story interesting. I buy all the David Weber books. Really enjoy his work.
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