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A Hymn Before Battle
Author: John Ringo

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Publisher: Baen
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 4
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ISBN-13: 9780671319410 - ISBN-10: 0671319418
Publication Date: 10/1/2000
Pages: 400


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback

Book Description:

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE...

With the Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the peaceful and friendly races of the Galactic Federation offer their resources to help the backward Terrans -- for a price. Humanity now has three worlds to defend.

As Earth's armies rush into battle and special operations units scout alien worlds, the humans begin to learn a valuable lesson: You can protect yourself from your enemies, but may the Lord save you from your allies.


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B. & A. P. wrote on 8/31/2009...


A good, well-written story. I rated this low due to its overwhelming use of foul language and the suspension of disbelief required.

Yes, foul language is to be expected in the armed forces. In a book, however, I just don't want to read it.

And the main technological element in the book, the Suits, would easily kill any occupant to work as described. Armor that enables you to throw objects with pinpoint accuracy as nearly the speed of light? That sounds cool, until you consider the damage that


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