Book 5 in the internationally best-selling Honor Harrington science fiction series. First time in Trade Paperback!

HONOR HARRINGTON MUST DIE

Hounded into retirement and disgrace by political enemies, cut to the heart by the murder of the man she loved, and bereft of confidence in herself and her abilities, Captain Honor Harrington has retreated to the planet Grayson to take up her role as Steadholder while she tries to heal her bitter wounds.

But the People's Republic of Haven is rising from defeat to threaten Grayson anew, and the newborn Grayson Navy needs her experience desperately. It's a call Honor cannot refuse, yet even as she once more accepts the duty whose challenges she fears she can no longer meet, powerful men who hate and fear the changes she's brought to their world are determined to reverse them. They have a plan ... and for it to succeed Honor Harrington must die.

Two irresistible forces are rushing together to crush Grayson between them, and only one woman uncertain of her capabilities, weary unto death, and marked for murder-stands between her adopted planet and its devastation.

About The Author

David Weber

With more than eight million copies of his books in print and 33 titles on the New York Times bestseller list, David Weber is a science fiction powerhouse. In the vastly popular Honor Harrington series, the spirit of C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower and Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander lives on—into the galactic future. Books in the Honor Harrington and Honorverse series have appeared on 21 bestseller lists, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and USA Today. Additional Honorverse collaborations include the spin-off miniseries Manticore Ascendant with New York Times best-selling author, Timothy Zahn; and with Eric Flint, Crown of Slaves and Cauldron of Ghosts contribute to his illustrious list of New York Times and international bestseller lists.

Best known for his spirited, modern-minded space operas, Weber is also the creator of the Oath of Swords fantasy series and the Dahak saga, a science fiction and fantasy hybrid. Weber has also engaged in a steady stream of best-selling collaborations: the Starfire Series with Steve White; The Empire of Man Series with John Ringo; the Multiverse Series with Linda Evans and Joelle Presby; and the Ring of Fire Series with Eric Flint.

David Weber makes his home in South Carolina with his wife and children.

Product Details

Publisher: Baen (August 5, 2025)
Length: 416 pages
ISBN13: 9781668072813

Raves and Reviews

Praise for the Honor Harrington series:

“. . . an outstanding blend of military/technical writing balanced by superb character development and an excellent degree of human drama . . . very highly recommended.” —Wilson Library Bulletin on On Basilisk Station

“Honor fights her way with fists, brains, and tactical genius through a tangle of politics, battles, and cultural differences. Although battered, she ends this book with her honor—and the Queen’s—intact.” —Kliatt on The Honor of the Queen

“Packs enough punch to blast a starship to smithereens . . .” —Publishers Weekly on The Honor of the Queen

“This remarkable story will appeal to readers interested in warfare, science, and technology of the future or just in interpersonal relationships, an important part of the story. Gratifying, especially to female readers, is the total equality of the sexes!”—Kliatt on The Short Victorious War

“Great stuff . . . compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure.” —Locus on Field of Dishonor

“Star Wars as it might have been ritten by C.S. Forester . . . fast-paced entertainment.” —Booklist on Honor Among Enemies

“Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!” —Anne McCaffrey on Echoes of Honor

“Weber combines realistic engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and a deep understanding of military bureaucracy.” —Publishers Weekly on Mission of Honor

“[A] fast-paced and action-packed story . . . builds . . . to an exciting and unexpected climax.” —Daily News of Galveston on Shadow of Freedom