Dragon in Exile
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
Baen, Jun 2 2015, $26.00
ISBN 9781476780719
On Liad, in spite of Clan Korval saving the world, the Council of
Clans argues over the proper punishment for the convicted Dragons. Longtime rival clans and enemies within the
Liaden Department of the Interior demand mass executions of the Dragons, but
allies prevail. Thus banished Clan
Korval leaves their home planet for Surebleak, an orb known for felonious
activity.
Though the transition proves somewhat difficult, many members of
Clan Korval have traveled to much worse hellholes. The adjustment begins with the Dragon forcing
the locals not just to accept their culture, but to adapt to their lifestyle or
face terrible consequences. However, as
rebellion against the outsiders’ domination and strict enforcement of Liaden on
Surebleak arises, Clan Korval stunningly learns their on planet foes have an
insidious supporter.
The eighteenth Liaden outer space thriller (see Trade Secret)
is an extremely complex science fiction that series fans will welcome as Sharon Lee and Steve Miller add depth to
recent subplots, while also resolving some minor ones and beginning new
threads. The lead Dragon frequently
changes with Miri, Val Con and Rys
serving as the prime players but others also take lesser moments on center
stage. This is a terrific entry as Clan
Korval reacts to their new world as if they never left Liad.
Harriet Klausner
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