Title: Space Opera at its Best
Review: The first in the Lt. Leary series (or the RCN series), this is an admirable book as a stand-alone as well as the opening chapter in a grand series of books. I am currently reading the fourth book as I write this review. The Hornblower/Master&Commander comparisons aside, With the Lightnings give breath to a whole society full of political intrigue as well as a military-style of writing that seems to be popular these days. Admirable also is the lack of romance and genuine friendship between the male and female leads. While known as the Lt. Leary Series in some places, Adele Mundy is as important a character as the flawed but human, Lt. David Leary. An almost perfect book that is exciting and out right funny in places because the author understands the absurdity of the human condition as well as the heroic nature of some. It will leave you wanting more and lucky for you there are.
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