{"product_id":"when-diplomacy-fails","title":"When Diplomacy Fails . . .","description":"#7 in the Freehold Universe series. Science fiction high adventure with a compulsive thriller edge. High tech near-future mercenaries Ripple Creek Security must protect an obnoxious world government minister from the tons of enemies who want her dead—and killed in the worse possible way.\n\nAlex Marlow and Ripple Creek Security's best personal security detail return to action. This time, they really don't like their principal, World Bureau Minister Joy Herman Highland–a highly-placed bureaucrat with aspirations to elected office. Even worse, Highland’s assistant wants to publicize every movement and action for his boss’s pending campaign, which is anathema to good security.\n\nWith a person of this status, it's not a case of someone wanting her dead. The only question is how many people want her dead, and what are they bringing to the fight?\n\nThe enemies are from without, within and all over. They have resources, funding and political cover. Ripple Creek needs to be cautious.\n\nBut the enemy also needs to worry. They’re going to be getting in each others' way in the process of carrying out their plans. And Ripple Creek has no qualms about explosions on galactic news. In fact, they enjoy it.\n\nAbout Michael Z. Williamson:\n“A fast-paced, compulsive read…will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.” – Kliatt\n\n“Williamson's military expertise is impressive.” –SF Reviews\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1451639112\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1451639112.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Williamson, Michael Z.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Mass market paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Mass market paperback in GOOD condition with normal wear from use. Cover art my differ from that shown in photo.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338082287677,"sku":"BVV.1451639112.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1451639112-0.jpg?v=1783905249","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/when-diplomacy-fails","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}