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Erik Lenhart is a career diplomat, political analyst, and commentator with extensive international experience, including roles as deputy chief of mission for the Slovak Republic in Bangkok and Tokyo. Fluent in English, German, and Slovak, with a foundational knowledge of Japanese, Erik holds a degree from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University in Prague, where he specialized in geopolitics, political geography, comparative political theory, and East Asian international security. He also participated in the Master of European Labor Studies Program at Bremen University through Erasmus and has attended numerous seminars on diplomacy and international security across Europe and Asia.
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
Daughters of the Empire by Erik Lenhart is an incredible science fiction novel that keeps the reader hooked until the end. The story begins with Admiral Valerica Crassus, a time-hardened veteran, who faces an internal moral battle over the ethics of the final stage of the Draco Sector conquest. Her loyalty to the Empire begins to fade as she questions the cost of victory and the meaning of justice. Meanwhile, in the peaceful world of Dorset II, Deanna Lancaster’s life as a humble wine merchant collapses after a violent raid draws her into a vast interstellar conflict. As the paths of these women intertwine, both must navigate a dangerous web of deception, duty, and destiny that will determine not only their fates but the future of the Perseus Quadrant itself.
Author Erik Lenhart's intricate and intense story had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Admiral Crassus’s struggle with doing the right thing provides the reader with a look into her mind. She had a tight grip on her emotions, but the glimpses into her mind made her appear more human and relatable. Deanna, on the other hand, is a reluctant hero. Her sudden entry into the heart of the conflict gives the reader a relatable entry point into the massive cosmic schemes. She is more open with her emotions, and that makes her much easier to relate to. However, I loved her just as much as I did Crassus. The narrative is not rushed. It is paced just right to make sure readers are not lost. The plot is thick with tension, and I really enjoyed every twist in the story. It is packed with action, and there is never a dull moment. The illustrations were also a nice touch. Daughters of the Empire is fantastic, and I couldn’t have asked for a better story.
