Book description
They are the special wing of the Colonial Defence Forces, elite troops
created from DNA of the dead and turned into the perfect soldiers for
the CDF's toughest operations. The universe is a dangerous place for
humanity, as three hostile races combine to halt our further expansion
into space. Their linchpin is a turncoat scientist, Charles Boutin, who
unfortunately knows the CDF's biggest military secrets. And to prevail
against this alliance, they must find out why Boutin did what he did.
Jared Dirac is the only human able to provide answers, being a
superhuman hybrid created form Boutin's own DNA. Jared's brain should
therefore be able to access Boutin's electronic memories . . . but when
that appears to fail, Jared is instead passed on to the Ghost Brigades.
Then, just as time is running out, Boutin's memories slowly begin to
surface within him . . . but all this while the enemy is planning
something much worse for mankind than just military defeat. Praise for
Old Man's War: 'Clever dialogue, fast-paced story and strong
characters.' The Times 'An original idea, which is brilliantly executed'
Sc-Fi Now
Also a prolific journalist, columnist and non-fiction writer, John
Scalzi lives in Ohio.
