Redshirts (Thorndike Press Large Print Mini-Collections) - Hardcover

Scalzi, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410476073 ISBN 13: 9781410476074

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2015

Synopsis

Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It's a prestige posting, and Andrew is even more delighted when he's assigned to the ship's Xenobiology laboratory. Life couldn't be better . . . although there are a few strange things going on . . . :

(1) every Away Mission involves a lethal confrontation with alien forces

(2) the ship's captain, the chief science officer, and the handsome Lieutenant Kerensky always survive these encounters

(3) at least one low-ranked crew member is, sadly, always killed.

Suddenly it's less surprising how much energy is expended below decks on avoiding, at all costs, being assigned an Away Mission. Andrew's fate may have been sealed . . . until he stumbles on a piece of information that changes everything . . . and offers him and his fellow redshirts a crazy, high-risk chance to save their own lives . . .

About this title

Review:

"Gripping... A perfectly executed plot clicks its way to a stunningcourtroom showdown in a cathartic finish."
"--Publishers Weekly", starred review, on "Fuzzy Nation"

" In a genre flooded with bloated epics, it's a real pleasure toread a story like this, as compactly and directly told as a punchto the stomach."
"--Kirkus Reviews", starred review, on "Fuzzy Nation

"" If Stephen King were to try his hand at science fiction, he'd belucky to be half as entertaining as John Scalzi."
"--Dallas Morning News "on "The Ghost Brigades

"" Scalzi's captivating blend of offworld adventure and political intrigue remains consistently engaging." "--Booklist "on "The Last Colony"

Gripping A perfectly executed plot clicks its way to a stunningcourtroom showdown in a cathartic finish. "Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Fuzzy Nation "
""

In a genre flooded with bloated epics, it's a real pleasure toread a story like this, as compactly and directly told as a punchto the stomach. "Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Fuzzy Nation "

If Stephen King were to try his hand at science fiction, he'd belucky to be half as entertaining as John Scalzi. "Dallas Morning News on The Ghost Brigades "

Scalzi's captivating blend of offworld adventure and political intrigue remains consistently engaging. "Booklist on The Last Colony""

Gripping A perfectly executed plot clicks its way to a stunningcourtroom showdown in a cathartic finish. Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Fuzzy Nation

In a genre flooded with bloated epics, it's a real pleasure toread a story like this, as compactly and directly told as a punchto the stomach. Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Fuzzy Nation

If Stephen King were to try his hand at science fiction, he'd belucky to be half as entertaining as John Scalzi. Dallas Morning News on The Ghost Brigades

Scalzi's captivating blend of offworld adventure and political intrigue remains consistently engaging. Booklist on The Last Colony

"

"Gripping... A perfectly executed plot clicks its way to a stunningcourtroom showdown in a cathartic finish." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Fuzzy Nation

"In a genre flooded with bloated epics, it's a real pleasure toread a story like this, as compactly and directly told as a punchto the stomach." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Fuzzy Nation

"If Stephen King were to try his hand at science fiction, he'd belucky to be half as entertaining as John Scalzi." --Dallas Morning News on The Ghost Brigades

" Scalzi's captivating blend of offworld adventure and political intrigue remains consistently engaging. " --Booklist on The Last Colony

Book Description:

They were expendable . . . until they started comparing notes! This is a must-read novel for all fans of smart, witty SF.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1410476073
• ISBN 13: 9781410476074
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 451