A Question of Courage

"A Question of Courage" by Jesse F. Bone is a science fiction story set in the midst of a space war. Lieutenant Thomas Marsden joins the crew of the scout ship "Lachesis," commanded by Commander Charles Augustus Chase, a leader Marsden believes is a coward. Surrounded by a dispirited crew due to the commander's rigid rules and fear, Marsden witnesses firsthand the crushing effects of war on morale. During a dangerous mission, Commander Chase makes a choice that surprises everyone, proving his true bravery by sacrificing himself for the crew's safety. The book grapples with complex ideas about duty, the cost of survival, and the many kinds of courage that can be found in the face of death.