The Valkyrie Protocol (Gordian Division Book 2)

Actually better yarn than the predecessor. Weber's take on crosstime SciFi. The action is very up to Weber's best levels. Lots of issues, well-matched opponents... The first novel set the stage for the concept of time travel that could not change the past, until after many atrocities, the main story line discovered they were causing universal splits, and encountered a cross-time contemporary -- and a disaster coming from the past. This yarn looks at the aftermath, and another case of a different split, and in more detail. These two stories are best read in sequence, but are both stand-alone yarns. I personally find some plot elements hard to suspend belief regarding, but I know more of physics than I did 40-50 years ago. And Quantum Mechanics does have some adherents to some form of multiverse caused by different past choices. As is the case for pretty much all time travel Sf, who knows what might be possible.

I had hoped this would have been an improvement over The Gordian Protocol, but it was merely a continuation at the same level of mediocrity. The most interesting aspects were the foray into Byzantium and the development of the characters in that era. Otherwise, the story and characters seemed superficial as compared to Weber 's typical level of skill found in the Honor Harrington series. There will be no more Protocols in my future.

The book was reasonably fast paced and a decent read, but so formulaic that it took a lot of the fun out of it. SPOILER ALERT--- I KNEW that lucius was gonna break bad, and who the HECK would ever trust teodora to do ANYTHING right? I believe she said three times I need to do THIS(whatever this was) and twice it was seriously wrong. Trusting her was not something a intelligent person would do. But it was a very readable book, and ill still read the next one just to see.

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A wide ranging story of ancient history to future science fiction. Good characters and plenty of action. Some interesting new characters.

Just a fine sequel to the Gordian Protocol. The gang is back together to stave off another universe destroying situation.

Another great book from this collaboration of authors. I think it's better than the 1st in the series. Anyone who likes hard sci-fi will like this.

A very good follow up to the Gordian Protocol I liked it very much. I look forward to the next book .

"The Valkyrie protocol" by David Weber and Jacob Holo is a sequel to "The Gordian protocol" and like that novel is vast in scope but moves at hurricane pace. Many of Weber's original fans who have been less keen on much of his recent work will love both these books.It is an all-action novel which ranges from a Justinian's Byzantine empire in 451 AD to 2980 AD, through multiple timelines and universes, and in which some of the characters spend time in both real and virtual realities.All the characters in the first book were fictional, but this one includes Samuel Pepys, Emperor Justinian, Generals Belisarius and Narses, Empress Theodora, Antonina, and Saint Ephraim of Antioch - all of whom are portrayed in a way which is more than little whimsical but pretty true to the characters of these historical figures.This book begins with the wedding of two of the characters from the previous book, but soon explodes into action as several of the participants in that series attempt a "First contact" with another universe - and arrive in time to witness a catastrophe of immense proportions.Meanwhile two of the people responsible for the worst disaster in history and desperately trying to redeem themselves come up with a madcap idea to create a new universe, in which they would start by curing the plague and then try to avoid all the ghastly mistakes mankind had made in both the history of the SysGov" and "Admin" universes.Can they do it and create a much better world?Or are they risking the destruction of both the new universe they aim to create and the old universe they came from?Or are both things true?Meanwhile the leadership of the "Admin" alternative universe which was discovered in the first book is watching events and arming itself to the teeth. They could become an ally - or a most deadly enemy.I strongly recommend this book.

The first half had a lot of back story, introspection, etc without advancing the plot. I found this less than compelling read. The second half picks up the pace , mostly predictable but with some twists and turns. I read it because I read the first book in this series.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. ART had rampaged through history killing people to recover historical artifacts, not realising that each time they launched a raid a new universe was birthed. In this entry filled with remorse a plan is hatched by members of ART to "pay" back some of the damage. Problem is that the rules of the multiverse are still not well understood and others have plans to become a living god. It was a good tale with plenty of history and combat. The most important thing though is for time traveling and transtemperal civilisations to learn to play nice with one another or the fall of one may drag others down with them. Consiquences from the previous entry make this difficult and give characters a chance to grow.

2nd in a series, it was not a pleasurable read and has convinced me to not buy any more in that series. Prt 1 was not that good either, but David Weber's name was enough for me to give this series a chance. No more.

Good read