The Trumpets of Tagan — Simon Lang

In peace or war, the starship USS Skipjack is the pride of the Federation, its brave crew trained and ready to explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy... or travel through time itself.

Eisernon is home to a proud--but conquered--race of catlike beings, now living in the shadow of human occupation. When the only child of the empire's heir is kidnapped, the Skipjack's captain is trapped in a web of duty, honor danger and intrigue--especially since the child's alien father is his own second officer...