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Old Man´s War
John Scalzi
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Description for Old Man´s War
Paperback. A virtuosic debut novel in the tradition of Robert A. Heinlein. Illustrator(s): Blythe, Gary. Series: The Old Man's War Series. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 196 x 27. Weight in Grams: 230.
The universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War, the first in The Old Man's War series. At seventy-five years old, John Perry is after a fresh start - so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elderly recruits, restoring their lost youth. But in return, its Colonial Defence Force demands two years of hazardous service in space. This is how Perry finds himself in a new body, crafted from his original DNA. A genetically enhanced and upgraded new body, ready for battle. But upgrades alone won't keep ... Read more
The universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War, the first in The Old Man's War series. At seventy-five years old, John Perry is after a fresh start - so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elderly recruits, restoring their lost youth. But in return, its Colonial Defence Force demands two years of hazardous service in space. This is how Perry finds himself in a new body, crafted from his original DNA. A genetically enhanced and upgraded new body, ready for battle. But upgrades alone won't keep ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
The Old Man's War Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447295372
SKU
V9781447295372
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99-50
About John Scalzi
John Scalzi is one of the most popular and acclaimed SF authors to emerge in the last decade. His debut Old Man's War won him science fiction's John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His New York Times bestsellers include The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, Lock In, and also Redshirts, which won 2013's Hugo Award for Best Novel. Material ... Read more
Reviews for Old Man´s War
Astonishingly proficient
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Top-notch. His combat scenes are blood roiling
Washington Post
It gladdens the reader's heart . . . great fun
Daily Telegraph
Clever dialogue, fast-paced story and strong characters
The Times
Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced
Wall ... Read more
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Top-notch. His combat scenes are blood roiling
Washington Post
It gladdens the reader's heart . . . great fun
Daily Telegraph
Clever dialogue, fast-paced story and strong characters
The Times
Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced
Wall ... Read more