Fleet of Knives by Gareth L. PowellMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a really good space opera. Very well done written from different points of view the story just hums along. In Fleet of Knives the story arc goes big. The marble armada discovered in book 1 has found their purpose. They need to stop humanity from ever waging war again and they have found the perfect person to help them accomplish this is Ona Sudak, formerly Annelida Deal, The Butcher of Pelepatarn. After being rescued from her execution for crimes against humanity, the MA installs Sudak as their leader in their plan. So, in short order the million ship Marble Armada begins destroying any weaponized vehicle or planetary base in sight. Killing billions and effectively forcing the end of any kind of commerce. At the same time, the Trouble Dog and crew are racing to rescue a ship that reports that something attacked it in the hypervoid. Actually, took a bite out of their ship! Something that it seems the Marble Armada is intent on not provoking. From experience they know that this other race is drawn to war.
Powell has done a wonderful job of fleshing out this story and breathing life into his charcaters as well as his ships. For any out there who love Murderbot, give this a try. Trouble Dog and Murderbot need to get together. Nuff said!
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