--- product_id: 31155849 title: "A Call to Arms (Manticore Ascendant series Book 2)" brand: "david weber" price: "€ 15.11" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31155849-a-call-to-arms-manticore-ascendant-series-book-2 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # A Call to Arms (Manticore Ascendant series Book 2) **Brand:** david weber **Price:** € 15.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Call to Arms (Manticore Ascendant series Book 2) by david weber - **How much does it cost?** € 15.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31155849-a-call-to-arms-manticore-ascendant-series-book-2) ## Best For - david weber enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david weber brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Call to Arms (Manticore Ascendant series Book 2) ## Images ![A Call to Arms (Manticore Ascendant series Book 2) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51QgWWFgbzL.jpg) ![A Call to Arms (Manticore Ascendant series Book 2) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41xJVm1olqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ and if you liked the first wave of Honor Harrington novels (the first ... *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015* The authors are obviously trying to re-invent the Honor Harrington genre through a prequel series and "new" characters. The recipe works, and if you liked the first wave of Honor Harrington novels (the first six or seven--after that I am tending to agree with other reviewers that Mr. Weber has started to phone it in), this new series will appeal to you as well. However, the baseline characters and plot (outsider/true patriot/genius savant naval officer meets many obstacles on his way to ultimate recognition of his potential and value to the Manticore empire) sounded very familiar, and that familiarity just got stronger with the second novel. The names might be changed, but many of the Honorverse characters have been reconstituted for this series. Because this is a re-invention, you probably aren't going to be very surprised by any plot developments as the series expands, but, frankly, people like what they like, so there will be a large group of folks who will enjoy this new series. I am one, admitting that I like the recipe. I do wish though that the authors would avoid the repetitive mantras that leak out throughout this book, like the oft-repeated theme of "naval officers are supposed to run into danger," etc. I would roll my eyes less if that was uttered by only one character at only one point in the book, but that concept was aired multiple times, illustrating more heavily that it needs to that this is a book written to a formula. It would also be interesting if they could discover other characters which are not reincarnations of people in the later series. Enjoy as a lighting fast read on a quiet night. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than the first and as good as the best of Weber's Honorverse novels. *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015* An excellent space opera. A good balance between battle action and the political situation inherent in a evolving nation with two differing views as to how the nation should evolve, especially when neither side yet knows what it is about their system they need to protect. It's interesting to see how Weber envisioned Manticore evolving in its early stages in light of what we know it becomes. There is excellent character development across a fair number of characters. And we see that Travis Long finally begins to evolve as an individual.My only concern is how far away the next installment may be, since Weber has a number of different series going right now and Zahn has his own stories to tell. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than Call to Duty *by D***T on Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016* I'd give this book 4½ stars if I could. It probably won't become a classic, but its a very fun book in the military sci-fi genre. If you don't like Weber's Honor Harrington series, you probably won't like this. This second book in the series is better than the first. More action, less filler. I don't care especially for the current fashion of multiple threaded stories, but this one makes the transitions between the ~5 threads fairly smoothly. As a narrative device, the one thing that really drives me batty is the discussions which seem to dog any order: Captain:"Helmsman: left 4 degrees" Helmsman:"Excuse me?" Captain:"I said left 4°!" Helmsman:"If I may, can I ask why, sir?" Captain:"Well, sure, golly me! I'd be happy to spend the next hour or so discussing my every order..." When the most likely scenario is Captain:Helmsman left 4° Helmsman:"Excuse me?" Captain:"XO, have that man spaced and find me someone who can obey orders or you'll be next." XO:"aye aye Captain" The device is used to explain orders to the reader, and I try to pretend they really doesn't exist, but it gets a bit much at times. Anyway, that small quibble aside, I felt this book was better than the first in the series, and the trio of authors are to be congratulated. The book is structured towards an epic space battle at the end, so has just nibbles of adventure/action before that - enough to keep me reading, but not as exciting as the early Honor Harrington books, and the battle odds seem a bit too overwhelming, but those are imho minor. It's a good, and as is usual with military sci-fi, easy read. Weber, Zahn and Pope also seem determined to continue to ignore the fact that hominids are sexual creatures - the miniscule amount of "romance" present makes it seem the story is attempting for a G (movie) rating, but typical for Weber (and from what little I've read of Zahn too). One other flaw in the book, is that one of the diagrams in the front of the book is a spoiler. There's a bit too much telegraphing of outcome for much to be a surprise.Best military sci-fi I've read in the last half dozen or so. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31155849-a-call-to-arms-manticore-ascendant-series-book-2](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31155849-a-call-to-arms-manticore-ascendant-series-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*