Baptism of Fire

If you've longed for a woman hero in the tradition of Horatio Hornblower, you will love this swashbuckling tale.

When Maggie Steele graduates from the Naval Academy gender prejudice has long since vanished from memory. Earth is at war in space, and is relying on its Navy to make the universe safe for hominids. But has the innovative simulation training, known as SOCRATES, prepared the new officer for the rigors of service in space where the tachyonic inertial effect limits use of electronic technology? Telepathic aliens, pirates, epidemics, and chronic conflict among members of the impressed crew complicate the challenge of command in space as a young woman confronts her Baptism of Fire.