Resolute (Kris Longknife Series #4) Book

Kris Longknife returns for another adventure. Having successfully defended the kingdom of Wardhaven from destruction at the hands of their arch-rivals, she is "rewarded" by assignment to the middle of nowhere. However, she is given command of a ship (however deserving of decommissioning) and the locals are a fairly congenial backyard barbecue bunch. Indeed, if not for the fact she's stubbornly trying to do her job, it would be the perfect assignment. Unfortunately, events lead to Kris discovering an unfathomably valuable alien treasure as well as being forced to deal with her former suitor Hank Peterwald.

I really enjoyed this book and am going to give it props for coming up with a new premise to keep our super-competent heroine occupied. I was a bit disappointed with the treatment of hank, who I considered to be a fairly decent sort but who crosses the Moral Event Horizon multiple times in this book. He not only attempts to conquer a bunch of innocent colonists but fully is involved in covering for his men committing sexual assault (off camera). After that point, I wanted Kris to shoot him in the face.

Mike Shepard's Kris Longknife is a wonderful series that contains action, adventure, and a likable heroine. Is it believable that she continually rescues the whole of Wardhaven repeatedly from doom, only to get very little respect? Probably not. However, I'm deeply entertained by the books and will continue reading the series.

9/10