Lessons from the Void - Jonathan E Furneaux - Bog

A war between Earth and Mars is inevitable.Five years ago, Prince Du Mon prevented an alien attack on Mars. Now, he has been tasked with taking command of the fleet's newest starship: a ship grown from the very flesh of the alien that Du Mon killed. The scientists have named this terrifying, living battleship: the Black Tortoise.Prince Du Mon plans to launch a pre-emptive strike against Earth. However, the Black Tortoise is a starship that isn't fully understood. Even by its own creators.To make matters worse, there are whispers of a growing resistance on Mars, who have set their eyes on capturing the Black Tortoise, and using it to end the reign of Du Mon's family.