David Weber is an American
science fiction and
fantasy author. In his stories, he create a consistent and rationally explained technology and society. Even when dealing with fantasy themes, the magical powers are treated like another technology with supporting rational laws and principles. Many of his stories have
militaristic, particularly
naval, themes. He challenges current gender roles in the military by assuming that a gender-neutal military service will exist in his futures. As he often places female leading characters in what have previously been seen as traditionally male roles, he is able to explore the challenges faced by women in the military and politics.
His most enduring character is Honor Harrington[?], who, together with the universe she populates, has been developed over 10 (so far) novels, as well as several short stories.
His novels include:
- On Basilisk Station
- The Honor of the Queen
- The Short Victorious War
- Field of Dishonor
- Flag in Exile
- Honor Among Enemies
- In Enemy Hands
- Echoes of Honor
- Ashes of Victory
- War of Honor
Collections Short Stories related to the Honor Harrington Series - edited by David Weber.
- More than Honor
- Worlds of Honor
- Changer of Worlds
- Mutineers' Moon
- The Armageddon Inheritance
- Heirs of Empire
- Oath of Swords
- The War God's Own
- Path of the Fury
- The Apocalypse Troll
- Insurrection
- Crusade
- In Death Ground