The Last Colony

Name: The Last Colony
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781447295402
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By John Scalzi

Series: The Old Man’s War series

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( 68,263 ratings, 3,098 reviews)

Summary

In The Last Colony by John Scalzi, humanity's place in the universe is at stake as John Perry and his wife Jane Sagan are tasked with leading a new colony. Their mission quickly turns perilous as they navigate political intrigue and the complex relationships between various alien species. Caught between conflicting interests, they must ensure the survival of their colony amidst looming threats.
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The Last Colony

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You might enjoy this book if you love engaging sci-fi with complex interstellar politics, witty dialogue, and a mix of action and humour. It offers a fascinating exploration of colonisation and identity in a universe filled with diverse alien species and unexpected challenges.

The Last Colony

The third book in John Scalzi's exciting sci-fi series which started with Old Man's War.

The third book in John Scalzi's exciting sci-fi series which started with Old Man's War.

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John Perry was living peacefully on one of humanity's colonies until he and his wife were offered an opportunity these ex-supersoldiers couldn't resist: to come out of retirement and lead a new frontier world.

However, once on the planet, they discover they've been betrayed. For this colony is a pawn in an interstellar game of war and diplomacy. Humanity's Colonial Union has pitched itself against a new, seemingly unstoppable alien alliance, dedicated to ending all human colonisation.

As this contest rages above, Perry struggles to keep his terrified colonists alive on the surface below—despite dangerous interstellar politics, violence, and treachery. And the planet has yet to reveal its own fatal secrets.

Praise for the Old Man’s War series

"Clever dialogue, fast-paced story and strong characters." The Times

"Great fun" Daily Telegraph

Series: The Old Man’s War series

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The Last Colony by John Scalzi is praised for its engaging and accessible writing style, with comparisons to classic science fiction. Reviewers highlight its originality, gripping political thriller elements, clever dialogue, and dynamic characters. The novel is noted for its fast pace and skillfully crafted combat scenes, making it a standout in the science fiction genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447295402

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

John Scalzi is one of the most popular and acclaimed SF authors to emerge in the last decade. His debut Old Man's War won him science fiction's John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His New York Times bestsellers includeThe Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, his most recent novel Lock In, and also Redshirts, which won 2013's Hugo Award for Best Novel. Material from his widely read blog The Whatever (whatever.scalzi.com) has also earned him two other Hugo Awards. He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter.