"Mutineer's Moon (Dahak Series)" by David Weber
https://www.amazon.com/Mutineers-Moon-Dahak-David-Weber/dp/0671720856/
Book number one of a three book space opera science fiction series. I
reread the well printed and bound MMPB published by Baen in 1993 that
was reprinted for eighth time in 2004 (I have several copies). This is
my favorite SF book and series of all time as I have reread it eight or
twelve times now. I am rereading the second book in the series now
which sadly, has gone out of print as a standalone book.
https://www.amazon.com/Armageddon-Inheritance-David-Weber/dp/0671721976/
I do not know why this is my favorite SF book and series of all time. I
think that I like the standup position of the chief protagonist, Colin
the First. Or that there are so many different species of intelligent
space races in the series. Or that the book is written so tightly,
especially when compared to Weber's later works. Or that an self aware artificial intelligence shares the main protagonist job in the book,
much like Heinlein's "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress".
I keep on hoping that David Weber will write more books in the Dahak
series but, I doubt it. He did write the Safehold series which is along
the same lines as this book, overpowering space aliens and self aware artificial intelligences. BTW, there is an ending to the Safehold, Honorverse, and Dahak series that David Weber wrote as joke:
https://web.archive.org/web/20211128164744/https://forums.davidweber.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4078&sid=e6322fa55d3aaf53b9dfd49f72db54c7
The entire series is also available in an omnibus book, "Empire From The Ashes" in either kindle or trade paperback. I also own this book in
trade paperback.
https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Ashes-David-Weber/dp/141650933X/
Here is my 2006 review of the book:
"I love this book. Of my 5,000+ SciFi books, it is my favorite. True,
it is a little bit raw. But, it tells a SOLID story and leaves you
wanting more more more at the end. That is the sign of a great book. A sentient ship the size of the moon and the unique story of the "space
aliens" makes for a totally cool story. BTW, I am reading it for the
5th or 6th time (who keeps count ?). Weber owes a couple of authors for
his story: Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" and the Perry
Rhodan series. There are two sequels to this book, also 5 stars. I am valiantly waiting for the fourth ..."
My rating: 6 out of 5 stars (yes 6 stars, get over it !)
Amazon rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (589 reviews)
Lynn
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