Judgment at Proteus

Quadrail, Book 5

By: Timothy Zahn

Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins

A dozen sentient species occupy the galaxy, and the Quadrail connects them all. Arriving at Proteus Station under a cloud of suspicion, ex-government agent Frank Compton finds he must answer for the death of six members of the Filly elite, a crime for which he has been falsely accused. Filiaelian captivity, however, is the least of Compton's worries, for his horse-faced alien accusers are guarding a terrible secret that dates back centuries: the Shonkla-raa, a race of super-soldiers believed to be extinct.

Invincible fighters bred for conquest and dedicated to the destruction of the Quadrail, as well as the annihilation of the unsuspecting billions who oppose them, the Shonkla-raa must be stopped at all cost. But to do so, Compton and his beautiful, enigmatic half-human partner, Bayta, will have to ally themselves with the insidious, mind-enslaving Mohdri, the malevolent group intelligence they have sworn to destroy.

Hugo Award winner Timothy Zahn concludes his sensational Quadrail series with a riveting futuristic adventure that combines the best of three popular genres—hard science fiction, mystery, and espionage thriller. Judgment at Proteus is a breathtaking tale of deception, murder, and desperate maneuverings in a secret war that threatens the survival of every living being in the galaxy.

©2012 Timothy Zahn (P)2025 Tantor Media

fun story with some good twists and turns

always loved Timothy Zahn and his unique storytelling. would recommend this series to those that love science fiction

Awesome demonstration of Sun Tsu’s Art of War

Zahn doesn’t do superficial storytelling. He takes timeless principles and proves them over in his storytelling by including the philosophical motivations for his character’s choices.

It makes for intriguing writing, active reading (as you’re trying to solve the mysteries along with his character’s), and reflective discussions.

And he does it all while treating his characters — especially his Male/female relationships — with dignity and respect.