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Life in the military can be hard. Life in the space military will take everything you think you are, turn it all inside out, and stitch it back together so that you’ll hardly recognize yourself. Welcome to the ultimate school of hard knocks. Expect battles against an unknowable enemy, faster-than-light travel to leave you reeling, and an honour-bound drive of duty to humanity and to obtain peace across the galaxy. It’s no small thing being a space marine. These are big stories, most are the beginning of larger series, and you’ll find all the action, adventure, and camaraderie you could want right here within these pages. A Christchurch City Libraries list.
Occurring in the not-so-distant future, this military sci-fi adventure novel features a formidable heroine, non-stop action, and plenty of suspense! Long-...Show more
Occurring in the not-so-distant future, this military sci-fi adventure novel features a formidable heroine, non-stop action, and plenty of suspense! Long-serving Coast Guard Captain Jane Oliver is preparing to settle into a long-deserved retirement when disaster strikes. She finds herself heading the elite Coast Guard Sar-1 lunar unit; the only thing that stands in the way of a destructive lunar war between The Moon and Earth. The author has a fast-paced writing style, expertly capturing the tension of de-escalation efforts and border protection.
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Occurring in the not-so-distant future, this military sci-fi adventure novel features a formidable heroine, non-stop action, and plenty of suspense! Long-...Show more
Occurring in the not-so-distant future, this military sci-fi adventure novel features a formidable heroine, non-stop action, and plenty of suspense! Long-serving Coast Guard Captain Jane Oliver is preparing to settle into a long-deserved retirement when disaster strikes. She finds herself heading the elite Coast Guard Sar-1 lunar unit; the only thing that stands in the way of a destructive lunar war between The Moon and Earth. The author has a fast-paced writing style, expertly capturing the tension of de-escalation efforts and border protection.
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A young man enlists in the army of Terra to fight the war against the bugs and this is his story, told in his voice. It is full of adventure, from boot ca...Show more
A young man enlists in the army of Terra to fight the war against the bugs and this is his story, told in his voice. It is full of adventure, from boot camp to the front, with frenzied battles with the insects, a social commentary on the morality of war, and a simmering dark intensity underneath it all. It’s a classic, and it has been divisive – what will you make of it? A full-blown and full-on alien invasion adventure.
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A young man enlists in the army of Terra to fight the war against the bugs and this is his story, told in his voice. It is full of adventure, from boot ca...Show more
A young man enlists in the army of Terra to fight the war against the bugs and this is his story, told in his voice. It is full of adventure, from boot camp to the front, with frenzied battles with the insects, a social commentary on the morality of war, and a simmering dark intensity underneath it all. It’s a classic, and it has been divisive – what will you make of it? A full-blown and full-on alien invasion adventure.
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The six planets of the Gaia solar system are emerging from a brutal, interplanetary war. Settling into an uneasy peace, there is still no shortage of bad ...Show more
The six planets of the Gaia solar system are emerging from a brutal, interplanetary war. Settling into an uneasy peace, there is still no shortage of bad blood and insurgency to go around. Kloos details the social and economic upheaval during the aftermath of war, using several character threads to tell this intensifying, action-packed tale with a cliffhanger ending.
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The six planets of the Gaia solar system are emerging from a brutal, interplanetary war. Settling into an uneasy peace, there is still no shortage of bad ...Show more
The six planets of the Gaia solar system are emerging from a brutal, interplanetary war. Settling into an uneasy peace, there is still no shortage of bad blood and insurgency to go around. Kloos details the social and economic upheaval during the aftermath of war, using several character threads to tell this intensifying, action-packed tale with a cliffhanger ending.
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This military sci-fi adventure kicks off a larger series and is packed with adventure, charming characters, and creative world-building. Captain Honor Har...Show more
This military sci-fi adventure kicks off a larger series and is packed with adventure, charming characters, and creative world-building. Captain Honor Harrington finds herself on a desolate outpost used to discard the unwanted and unruly, a punishment of sorts, but she's a tough nut with a streak of obstinance. Luckily for the fleet, she's there to repel an invasion of the space station in her usual swaggering style.
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This military sci-fi adventure kicks off a larger series and is packed with adventure, charming characters, and creative world-building. Captain Honor Har...Show more
This military sci-fi adventure kicks off a larger series and is packed with adventure, charming characters, and creative world-building. Captain Honor Harrington finds herself on a desolate outpost used to discard the unwanted and unruly, a punishment of sorts, but she's a tough nut with a streak of obstinance. Luckily for the fleet, she's there to repel an invasion of the space station in her usual swaggering style.
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Reluctant hero William Mandella, is drafted into an elite unit as a Private to fight in the Taurean War in space. While he is away deep in space fighting ...Show more
Reluctant hero William Mandella, is drafted into an elite unit as a Private to fight in the Taurean War in space. While he is away deep in space fighting for humanity against an unknowable and savage alien race, his body is ageing by months. But back home on Earth time is passing by in centuries, and when, or if, he gets home becomes an increasingly terrifying and complicated battle in itself. This award-winning classic military space opera has all the themes and tropes you love and stands up as a solid sci-fi classic.
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Reluctant hero William Mandella, is drafted into an elite unit as a Private to fight in the Taurean War in space. While he is away deep in space fighting ...Show more
Reluctant hero William Mandella, is drafted into an elite unit as a Private to fight in the Taurean War in space. While he is away deep in space fighting for humanity against an unknowable and savage alien race, his body is ageing by months. But back home on Earth time is passing by in centuries, and when, or if, he gets home becomes an increasingly terrifying and complicated battle in itself. This award-winning classic military space opera has all the themes and tropes you love and stands up as a solid sci-fi classic.
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Featuring a cast of audacious senior citizens, this space military adventure tale is told with warmth and humour. What does 75-year-old John Perry do for ...Show more
Featuring a cast of audacious senior citizens, this space military adventure tale is told with warmth and humour. What does 75-year-old John Perry do for a fresh start after he loses his wife? He joins the army, of course! The Colonial Defence Force (CDF) is made up of senior citizens, who are regenerated thanks to a special machine which can restore youth. While it starts off as a bit of fun, John soon finds himself in the midst of an intergalactic battle as the CDF fights to stake its claim on human-inhabitable planets. An original, witty, and thought-provoking take on military sci-fi, and perfect for fans of Robert A Heinlein. Book one in a series.
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Featuring a cast of audacious senior citizens, this space military adventure tale is told with warmth and humour. What does 75-year-old John Perry do for ...Show more
Featuring a cast of audacious senior citizens, this space military adventure tale is told with warmth and humour. What does 75-year-old John Perry do for a fresh start after he loses his wife? He joins the army, of course! The Colonial Defence Force (CDF) is made up of senior citizens, who are regenerated thanks to a special machine which can restore youth. While it starts off as a bit of fun, John soon finds himself in the midst of an intergalactic battle as the CDF fights to stake its claim on human-inhabitable planets. An original, witty, and thought-provoking take on military sci-fi, and perfect for fans of Robert A Heinlein. Book one in a series.
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An alien race called the Gurus has been with Earth now for 13 years, sharing their knowledge in exchange for weapons technology to fight against the Antag...Show more
An alien race called the Gurus has been with Earth now for 13 years, sharing their knowledge in exchange for weapons technology to fight against the Antags – a combative race that have already established a military base on Mars. Soon the Gurus demands will increase and it will be people like Master Sergeant Michael Venn who will pay the price. He and his band of specialists will be dropping in on the Antags to sort this mess out. This is the start of a big adventurous space saga by one of the modern masters of sci-fi.
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An alien race called the Gurus has been with Earth now for 13 years, sharing their knowledge in exchange for weapons technology to fight against the Antag...Show more
An alien race called the Gurus has been with Earth now for 13 years, sharing their knowledge in exchange for weapons technology to fight against the Antags – a combative race that have already established a military base on Mars. Soon the Gurus demands will increase and it will be people like Master Sergeant Michael Venn who will pay the price. He and his band of specialists will be dropping in on the Antags to sort this mess out. This is the start of a big adventurous space saga by one of the modern masters of sci-fi.
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Set in a future where humans can comfortably navigate space, they’ve found and barely won the battle against the alien Formics (a.k.a. 'Buggers'). Anticip...Show more
Set in a future where humans can comfortably navigate space, they’ve found and barely won the battle against the alien Formics (a.k.a. 'Buggers'). Anticipating future wars, humans develop new technology to train children from a young age at Battle School. The story follows Ender Wiggin, who, at six years old, has been invited to train at Battle School. A tale of epic space battles, moral quandaries, and spectacular twists; this is a classic must-read for sci-fi fans. It also won the 1985 Nebula Award and the 1986 Hugo Award.
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Set in a future where humans can comfortably navigate space, they’ve found and barely won the battle against the alien Formics (a.k.a. 'Buggers'). Anticip...Show more
Set in a future where humans can comfortably navigate space, they’ve found and barely won the battle against the alien Formics (a.k.a. 'Buggers'). Anticipating future wars, humans develop new technology to train children from a young age at Battle School. The story follows Ender Wiggin, who, at six years old, has been invited to train at Battle School. A tale of epic space battles, moral quandaries, and spectacular twists; this is a classic must-read for sci-fi fans. It also won the 1985 Nebula Award and the 1986 Hugo Award.
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A gritty and poignant novel that highlights the futility of war, and the fundamental dilemma faced by those who fight. Soldiers fighting in the war agains...Show more
A gritty and poignant novel that highlights the futility of war, and the fundamental dilemma faced by those who fight. Soldiers fighting in the war against Mars are physically altered into light particles in order to travel to and from the battlefront; but new recruit Dietz finds herself travelling not only through space, but also through time, glimpsing unsettling images of the future. Can she continue to follow orders when she knows the outcome of this conflict?
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A gritty and poignant novel that highlights the futility of war, and the fundamental dilemma faced by those who fight. Soldiers fighting in the war agains...Show more
A gritty and poignant novel that highlights the futility of war, and the fundamental dilemma faced by those who fight. Soldiers fighting in the war against Mars are physically altered into light particles in order to travel to and from the battlefront; but new recruit Dietz finds herself travelling not only through space, but also through time, glimpsing unsettling images of the future. Can she continue to follow orders when she knows the outcome of this conflict?
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Full of great characters and inter-personal politics, this first instalment of the ‘Lost Fleet’ series is a great read for fans of David Weber and Marko K...Show more
Full of great characters and inter-personal politics, this first instalment of the ‘Lost Fleet’ series is a great read for fans of David Weber and Marko Kloos. Captain John Geary re-surfaces after a century-long hibernation to realise that he has become an idol; but war has been raging these past hundred years, and the Alliance faces annihilation by the Syndics. Geary reluctantly takes up command, but can he live up to his outrageously heroic image?
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Full of great characters and inter-personal politics, this first instalment of the ‘Lost Fleet’ series is a great read for fans of David Weber and Marko K...Show more
Full of great characters and inter-personal politics, this first instalment of the ‘Lost Fleet’ series is a great read for fans of David Weber and Marko Kloos. Captain John Geary re-surfaces after a century-long hibernation to realise that he has become an idol; but war has been raging these past hundred years, and the Alliance faces annihilation by the Syndics. Geary reluctantly takes up command, but can he live up to his outrageously heroic image?
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A high-paced action-packed space opera taking place across multiple star systems. Follow protagonist Kylara Vatta and her ship’s crew across the stars as ...Show more
A high-paced action-packed space opera taking place across multiple star systems. Follow protagonist Kylara Vatta and her ship’s crew across the stars as they accidentally find themselves in the midst of a colonial war. Full of strong female characters, adventure, and an exploration into familial expectations, as well as space exploration.
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A high-paced action-packed space opera taking place across multiple star systems. Follow protagonist Kylara Vatta and her ship’s crew across the stars as ...Show more
A high-paced action-packed space opera taking place across multiple star systems. Follow protagonist Kylara Vatta and her ship’s crew across the stars as they accidentally find themselves in the midst of a colonial war. Full of strong female characters, adventure, and an exploration into familial expectations, as well as space exploration.
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In the far future, the galactic empire is a complicated beast. At its apex is the United Free, technologically advanced and ruthless with a tyrant at the ...Show more
In the far future, the galactic empire is a complicated beast. At its apex is the United Free, technologically advanced and ruthless with a tyrant at the helm. War is brewing and the hard-headed soldier Sven Tveskoeg, who is awaiting execution for subordination, is raised up and sent to sort out the mess. What he finds is a catastrophe of universal proportions and it'll take all his famed toughness to get through it unscathed. Gritty and darkly humorous, this is a space adventure with a snarky attitude.
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In the far future, the galactic empire is a complicated beast. At its apex is the United Free, technologically advanced and ruthless with a tyrant at the ...Show more
In the far future, the galactic empire is a complicated beast. At its apex is the United Free, technologically advanced and ruthless with a tyrant at the helm. War is brewing and the hard-headed soldier Sven Tveskoeg, who is awaiting execution for subordination, is raised up and sent to sort out the mess. What he finds is a catastrophe of universal proportions and it'll take all his famed toughness to get through it unscathed. Gritty and darkly humorous, this is a space adventure with a snarky attitude.
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If you like your military sci-fi fix to feature monsters and other terrifying creatures, then this book is for you. It is the year 1847, and a group of Am...Show more
If you like your military sci-fi fix to feature monsters and other terrifying creatures, then this book is for you. It is the year 1847, and a group of American soldiers are sent to fight in the American-Mexican War. However, they are swayed off course and end up in an alternate-Earth, one that is full of dreadful monsters and unknowable enemies. Somehow, they have to find a way to come together and re-shape what they are fighting for, for only then will there be any hope of survival. This is the first instalment in the Artillerymen series, with the third book being released this year.
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If you like your military sci-fi fix to feature monsters and other terrifying creatures, then this book is for you. It is the year 1847, and a group of Am...Show more
If you like your military sci-fi fix to feature monsters and other terrifying creatures, then this book is for you. It is the year 1847, and a group of American soldiers are sent to fight in the American-Mexican War. However, they are swayed off course and end up in an alternate-Earth, one that is full of dreadful monsters and unknowable enemies. Somehow, they have to find a way to come together and re-shape what they are fighting for, for only then will there be any hope of survival. This is the first instalment in the Artillerymen series, with the third book being released this year.
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A haunting, dark, and original debut novel that packs a punch. Wilhelmina Ming, along with four other students, is on a research post on Apech, a planet t...Show more
A haunting, dark, and original debut novel that packs a punch. Wilhelmina Ming, along with four other students, is on a research post on Apech, a planet that has been ravaged by a time-plague. They have witnessed such gruesome brutality that they resort to extreme coping mechanisms, including group-sex and psychedelic drugs. Then one morning they wake to a brutal murder and the corpse hanging outside their residence. A warning? The group decides to investigate the murder, unearthing conspiracy and collusion in the ranks, and find themselves caught in a civil war. A dark and political sci-fi epic that is not for the faint-hearted.
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A haunting, dark, and original debut novel that packs a punch. Wilhelmina Ming, along with four other students, is on a research post on Apech, a planet t...Show more
A haunting, dark, and original debut novel that packs a punch. Wilhelmina Ming, along with four other students, is on a research post on Apech, a planet that has been ravaged by a time-plague. They have witnessed such gruesome brutality that they resort to extreme coping mechanisms, including group-sex and psychedelic drugs. Then one morning they wake to a brutal murder and the corpse hanging outside their residence. A warning? The group decides to investigate the murder, unearthing conspiracy and collusion in the ranks, and find themselves caught in a civil war. A dark and political sci-fi epic that is not for the faint-hearted.
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