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Gust Front
by John Ringo

The aliens had arrived

With gifts, warnings, and an offer we
couldn't refuse....

Our choice was simple: we could be cannon fodder, or we could be ... fodder. We could send our forces to fight and die (as only humans can) against a ravening horde that was literally feeding on its interstellar conquests—or remain as we were—virtually weaponless and third in line for brunch.

We chose to fight.

Thanks to alien technology and sheer guts, the Terrans on two worlds fought the Posleen to a standstill. Thank God there was a moment to catch our breath,  a moment, however brief, of peace—.

Now, for the survivors of the Barwhon and Diess Expeditionary Forces, it was a chance to get some distance from the blood and misery of battle against the Posleen centaurs. A blessed chance to forget the screams of the dying in purple swamps and massacres under searing alien suns.

For Earth it was an opportunity to flesh out their force of raw recruits with combat-seasoned veterans. Political, military and scientific blundering had left the Terran forces in shambles-and with the Posleen Invasion only months away, these shell-shocked survivors might be the only people capable of saving the Earth from devastation.

If the veterans had time to lick their wounds.

Because the Posleen don't read schedules.

Published 4/1/2001
SKU: 0671319760
Ebook Price: $4.00
Baen Free Library Book




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1. Jack on 5/18/2008, said:

Outstanding, Blue Leader! Thank you, thank you, thank you! John Ringo seems to understand even the dark side of some of us! Thank you Webscription! Being paralyzed. I almost went broke buying e-books. Thank you for allowing me to read some of my favorites that I have already purchased over again! I only started reading John Ringo, recently and I cannot stop! I also read this book in one sitting, and that's not easy being paralyzed from the neck down! This stuff reads like a perfectly grilled rib eye steak from cover to cover. I also cherish the Warriors from the world wars, and every war. We have ever been involved in. This read almost killed me physically, but I could not stop even fairly to eat! Start with a Hymn for battle. I'm on to the next one. I think is Callys war. I may stop to eat, but I doubt it!
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2. Anrie on 1/6/2008, said:

I just wish I could find his books in my local bookshop. Thank you for these stories. They are really addictive.
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3. Tom on 1/5/2008, said:

I read this book at one sitting. I had not read anything by Mr. Ringo before but will make it n obligation to search out more books by him. LAMF
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4. Anthony on 12/29/2007, said:

Some come close, but none write a war like Ringo. I love the fact he does not "gloss" over the gritty details, the underbelly, of war. In real life, people swear when they fight, they often run when afraid, the good guys don't win every time. This books takes a seemingly ridiculous situation, and makes you believe it. (And thanks for the Kipling tip. I don't know how I missed him the first time around, but I feel like you pointed out an undiscovered treasure to me.)
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5. shane on 7/22/2007, said:

ringo should write under the name of grim reaper. several of the chapters are real black with just enuff bright spots to stop you slashing your wrists, but man can this guy write war, i like his tec too. 6 stars
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6. William on 4/26/2007, said:

I'd add a 6th star. This series introduces some of the nastiest characters to come out of science fiction, against the usual mix of (in)competent humans and superb heroes. John Ringo does a great job of portraying very interesting, realistic tactics, humor, and imagination in a well-trod space. Definitely a great read.
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