Conquerors' Pride (The Conquerors Saga, Book One) (Paperback)

~ Timothy Zahn (Author)
Key Phrases: obedience suit, flashbulb guns, static bomb, Lord Cavanagh, Melinda Cavanagh, Mig Ka City (more...)

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This novel contains few surprises for those who have followed and enjoyed Zahn's work from before his Star Wars trilogy burst on the scene. In a star-faring future, humanity is facing tensions within its own ranks and also with various nonhuman races when an aggressive, militaristic new foe erupts from out of nowhere. The son of a high-ranking statesman is the sole survivor of a space battle, and his father sets out to rescue him from alien captivity. The story proceeds briskly thereafter, thanks to Zahn's usual knack for swift pacing, plausible technology and characters, and a lived-in setting. Highly recommended to fans of action sf, this is also a good introduction for newcomers to Zahn's approach to the genre. Roland Green

Product Description

A team of elite fighter pilots, led by Adam Quinn, embarks on a perilous mission to rescue Commander Pheylan Cavanagh, the sole survivor of an attack by a race of aliens who now hold him captive.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Spectra; First Edition edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553568922
• ISBN-13: 978-0553568929
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #368,976 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining, July 22, 2003

By	J. Michael Shepherd "isomeraser" (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With the first book of the Conqueror's trilogy, Zahn sets the mood for a gripping and exciting saga. When a fleet of human ships encounters a previously unknown species, they transmit a standard 'first contact' communication package. The aliens instantly open fire and destroy the entire task force in six minutes. As the human government moves towards war the saga focuses on the Cavanaugh family and thier involvement in the war. Zahn's development of specific technologies was facinating and unique. It is rare to find anyone in the SF field who can truely come up with anything new. If you are a SF fan I highly recommend that you read this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too proud to enjoy a good space opera., June 21, 2000

By	Paul Arzooman (NYC) - See all my reviews

Although I found the book difficult to get into during the first hundred pages, by the end I had been transformed into a chronic page turner. The characters all grew on you, the plot kept you reading, and the Zhirzh were a well constructed and truly alien culture. It may not be in the same league as Asimov, Doc Smith, or Herbert, but it will make you want to read the next installment. A good job by an extremely talented writer.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of the Planets, October 19, 2004

By	W. Boyd (Down South) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Zahn can write action, and Zahn can write aliens. What more do you need for a great space action adventure story? If Hollywood did half as well as Zahn, then Sci-Fi would not be relegated to mostly bad 'B' movies. I could almost hear the battles as I read the pages.
The only place this book is in any way lacking is in human character development. It in no way takes away from the book, but it is always better to have some feeling of knowing and understanding the characters you are reading about. The aliens are fleshed out more, mainly, I think, to give a better understanding to the reader about their unusual culture/existence.
I look forward to Zahn's next book.