2 1990's science fiction paperback novels by David Drake: "CROSS THE STARS" and "STARLINER". These copies are in Good condition. Both have some shelving wear, edge soiling and page yellowing consistent with each book's age. CROSS THE STARS is unread, but has a heavy crease at the bottom of the front cover. STARLINER has some water staining on the bottom edge next to the spine which penetrates about an inch into the rear interior pages.
STARLINER - 1st Printing, printed 1992 by Baen Books.
The Empress of Earth: Finest passenger liner in the galaxy, Brightest link in the chain that binds the star flung civilization of the 23rd century. Six thousand lives in a single hull, trembling through multiple universes to land on raw, often violent worlds, each with its own history and wonder.
The Empress of Earth: Neutral pawn in an interstellar war! When hostile necessity knows no law, Ran Colville and the rest of the compliment of the Empress of Earth must bring home their ship and the passengers entrusted to them. From the Captain on his bridge to the Cold Crewmen who work in conditions that differ from Hell only by name, they'll have their work cut out for them this voyage!
CROSS THE STARS - Printed 1999 by Baen Books. 1st Baen Printing.
The Long Way Home.
Hammer's Slammer Don Slade is coming home to the planet Tethys, to his son and the woman he loves. But the space between is dark and cold. And the stars he must pass shine their light on planets which beckon to the weary traveler, planets which hold hidden dangers.
And if Don Slade should ever reach Tethys...that is when the real fighting starts.