Starship: Rebel (Starship, Book 4) [Hardcover]

Mike Resnick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 2008

The date is 1968 of the Galactic Era, almost three thousand years from now. The Republic, dominated by the human race, is in the midst of an all-out war with the Teroni Federation.

Almost a year has passed since the events of Starship: Mercenary. Captain Wilson Cole now commands a fleet of almost fifty ships, and he has become the single greatest military force on the Inner Frontier.

With one exception. The Republic still comes and goes as it pleases, taking what it wants, conscripting men, and extorting taxes, even though the Frontier worlds receive nothing in exchange. And, of course, the government still wants Wilson Cole and the starship Theodore Roosevelt. He has no interest in confronting such an overwhelming force, and constantly steers clear of them.

Then an incident occurs that changes everything, and Cole declares war on the Republic. Outnumbered and always outgunned, his fleet is no match for the Republic's millions of military vessels, even after he forges alliances with the warlords he previously hunted down.

It's a hopeless cause...but that's just what Wilson Cole and the Teddy R. are best at.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The fourth Starship saga is as fast-paced and action-packed as its predecessors; this is a fun military space opera as Mike Resnick paints a vivid galactic future that in many was mirrors present earth with conflicts everywhere. Fans of the series will be in shock with the direction Cole takes us as he decides who the true enemy is." -- MBR Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review, February 2009 "If you accept Starship: Rebel for what it is (fast paced and entertaining...) then I think you'll have just as much fun with it as I did. I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes next. Eight out of Ten" -- Graeme's Fantasy Book Review, January 15, 2009 "[It] is a highly readable tale of mutiny, intrigue, and intergalactic war...it's a fast paced read, just the type of action adventure you might want to 'bring to the beach...' Never heavy on existentialism, Rebel delivers the goods. Laser blasts fly. Skilled space-ship captains are torn by dilemmas, loyalty, and duty. Aliens are suitably slimy and multi-tentacled, the way sci-fi meant them to be...Read Starship: Rebel if you're in the mood for a good shoot 'em up space opera." -- AstroGuyz.com, July 3, 2009 "Fast paced-action makes this a military thriller perfect for science fiction collections." --California Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review, July 2009

About the Author

Mike Resnick has won an impressive five Hugos and been nominated for twenty-six more. He has sold fifty-four novels and more than two hundred short stories. He has edited fifty anthologies. His work ranges from satirical fair, such as his Lucifer Jones adventures, to weighty examinations of morality and culture, as evidenced by his brilliant tales of Kirinyaga. The series, with 67 major and minor awards and nominations to date, is the most honored series of stories in the history of science fiction. Visit him online at mikeresnick.com

Product Details

• Hardcover: 327 pages
• Publisher: Pyr; First Edition edition (December 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591026954
• ISBN-13: 978-1591026952
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mike Resnick is the author of numerous science fiction novels and short stories, including Dragon America, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Amulet of Power, Mutiny, Return to Santiago, and Santiago. He is the editor of This Is My Funniest and has won five Hugo Awards and the Nebula Award. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Mr. Resnick, November 30, 2008

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Lost In Kansas "James Corbett" (Arkansas City KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starship: Rebel (Starship, Book 4) (Hardcover)

It is a wonderful thing to be able to sit down to a book written by an author who loves his characters and has a story to tell. This is the fourth book in the Starship series and is the best one so far. If you are reading this review then you have read the previous novels, so I won't spoil the pleasure of reading this one by discussing the plot. Let just say that Mr. Resnick has a story arc that is logical and is exciting. The characters are well drawn and memorable. The author has even created some new ones that are a welcome addition to the series. The last part of the book contains a battle that literally had me cheering as I read it. It was vivid and exciting as any battle scenes from any action movie. I look forward to the next and I suspect final entry of this series. Again thank you Mr. Resnick for a very very good time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good read, February 18, 2009

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Bruce Wanzie Sr. "wanz" (mount carmel,pa.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starship: Rebel (Starship, Book 4) (Hardcover)

I don't know why I decided to read Book 1 of Resnicks series.After finishing book 4,I still don't know why.The only thing that I can say is that I really enjoyed all 4 and can't wait for the fifth installment.The caste of characters are unusual and somewhat comic-bookish (nothing wrong with that at all),but they are very entertaining.I strongly recommend these books and might figure out why after Book 10.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 22, 2009

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Dale Sanders - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starship: Rebel (Starship, Book 4) (Hardcover)

Rebel is a great book, easy to read, hard to put down. Witty, love Mikes writing style. would recommend the series to any reader who would like to just enjoy a good read.