| A Hymn Before Battle Contributor(s): Ringo, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1481483269 ISBN-13: 9781481483261 Publisher: Baen OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure - Fiction | Science Fiction - Space Opera - Fiction | Science Fiction - Military |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Legacy of Aldenata |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (0.95 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The First Book in John Ringo's Groundbreaking military sf series. WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE . . . With the Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the peaceful and friendly races of the Galactic Federation offer their resources to help the backward Terrans--for a price. Humanity now has three worlds to defend. As Earth's armies rush into battle and special operations units scout alien worlds, the humans begin to learn a valuable lesson: You can protect yourself from your enemies, but may the Lord save you from your allies. About John Ringo: ". . . the thinking reader's zombie novel . . . Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details . . . the proceedings become oddly plausible."--Publishers Weekly on Under a Graveyard Sky " Ringo's work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse."--Library Journal ". . . Explosive . . . fans . . . will appreciate Ringo's lively narrative and flavorful characters."--Publishers Weekly ". . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit."--Booklist "Crackerjack storytelling."--Starlog |