Henry Gallant and the Warrior by H. Peter Alesso

In the 22nd Century, the people of the Solar System have banded together against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, they’re losing–badly. As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet’s fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless, his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.

Gallant’s mission leads to risky battles and painful choices, but no choice is more personal, or intimate than the choice to face your own death. And for Henry Gallant–a flawed young man, in a hopeless situation, against overwhelming odds–a dreadful decision looms before him.

He has only one saving grace–he is unafraid.

For Fans of Honor Harrington, Horatio Hornblower.