The Excalibur Alternative cover

The Excalibur Alternative

by David Weber

The flotilla of medieval ships were helpless in the face of the raging maelstrom in the North Sea. Sir George was certain of his death, until the aliens arrived offering rescue--in return for eternal bondage. Lying helpless during a raging storm in the North Sea, a fleet of medieval ships finds sudden rescue in the arrival of a powerful group of aliens, who offer salvation in exchange for eternal bondage fighting as star soldiers.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?