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Old Man's War, The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony: A Trilogy of Military Science Fiction

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John Scalzi's Old Man's War trilogy is a landmark achievement in military science fiction. The novels follow the adventures of John Perry, a 75-year-old man who joins the Colonial Defense Forces to fight in a war against an alien race. The novels are full of action, humor, and social commentary, and they have been praised by critics and readers alike.

Old Man's War Boxed Set I: Old Man's War, The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony

by John Scalzi

4.7 out of 5

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Old Man's War

The first novel in the trilogy, Old Man's War, introduces John Perry, a 75-year-old man who is recruited into the Colonial Defense Forces. Perry is initially reluctant to join, but he eventually agrees to do so in order to protect his family and his country. Perry is sent to boot camp, where he is trained to fight in the war against the alien race known as the Formics. Perry and his fellow soldiers are then deployed to a distant planet, where they must fight for their lives against the Formics.

The Ghost Brigades

The second novel in the trilogy, The Ghost Brigades, follows Perry and his fellow soldiers as they continue to fight the Formics. Perry is now a veteran of the war, and he has seen the horrors of war firsthand. Perry and his fellow soldiers are sent on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a Formic hive. The mission is successful, but Perry and his fellow soldiers are captured by the Formics. Perry and his fellow soldiers are tortured by the Formics, but they eventually escape. Perry and his fellow soldiers return to Earth, where they are hailed as heroes.

The Last Colony

The third novel in the trilogy, The Last Colony, follows Perry and his fellow soldiers as they continue to fight the Formics. Perry and his fellow soldiers are now part of the Last Colony, a group of survivors who are fighting to rebuild humanity. Perry and his fellow soldiers must face new challenges, including a new alien race known as the Ousters. Perry and his fellow soldiers must also deal with the political and social challenges of rebuilding humanity. The Last Colony is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of war, loss, and hope.

John Scalzi's Old Man's War trilogy is a must-read for fans of military science fiction. The novels are full of action, humor, and social commentary, and they explore the complex themes of war, loss, and hope. The novels have been praised by critics and readers alike, and they are sure to entertain and provoke thought.

Old Man's War Boxed Set I: Old Man's War, The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony

by John Scalzi

4.7 out of 5