A Hymn Before Battle (Human-Posleen War Series #1) »

John Ringo is author of the New York Times best-selling Legacy of Aldenata (Posleen War) series, which so far includes A Hymn Before Battle and nine sequels, the technothriller series starting with Ghost, a dark fantasy titled Princess of Wands, and many other novels for Baen. A veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Ringo brings first-hand knowledge of military operations to his fiction.

With Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the peaceful and frindly 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.


About the Author

John Ringo had visited 23 countries and attended 14 schools by the time he had graduated high school. This left him with a wonderful appreciation of the oneness of humanity and permanent aversionto foreign food. He chose to study marine biology and really liked it. Unfortunately the pay was for beans. So now he manages a quality control database and the pay is much better. He hopes to someday upgrade to SQL Server. At that point life will be complete.

Library Journal

In the early years of the 21st century, Earth receives news that a federation of alien races has need of soldiers to save them from a race of vicious predators who also threaten Earth. A special army of elite warriors comes together to defend the universe, only to discover that their allies present their own peculiar dangers. Ringo's first novel contains fast-paced action, acid humor, and vivid battle scenes that should appeal particularly to fans of military sf. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.