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THE UNIVERSE IS A DANGEROUS PLACE
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 Perry safe. He'll be fighting for his life on the front line as he defends humanity's colonies from hostile aliens. He'll pay the price for his choices, and he'll discover the universe is even more dangerous than he imagined.
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 Perry safe. He'll be fighting for his life on the front line as he defends humanity's colonies from hostile aliens. He'll pay the price for his choices, and he'll discover the universe is even more dangerous than he imagined.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
311 pages
Language
English
Published
Nov 5, 2015
Publisher
Tor
Editions
73 editions
ISBN-10
1447295374
ISBN-13
9781447295372
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Wow! What a first book. Intense and interesting in all the right places. Slightly military and nationalist but nothing you can't look past.
September 6th 2026
Kind of meh. Not bad. Nothing about it gave me the drive to read any other Scalzi book. Read Starship Troopers before this one.
November 28th 2025