Zoe's Tale: Old Man's War Book 4

John Scalzi

Aug 2009 · Old Man's War Book 4 · Tor UK

About this ebook

SHE WON'T GO DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT

It's not every day you up sticks and move to another world. But then, Zoë Boutin-Perry's life has never been ordinary. She's the adopted teenage daughter of two former super-soldiers. She's also a holy icon to a race of alien warriors who track her every move. So she's used to the quirks of being a human in space.

However, this time something's different. Betrayed by the authorities, Zoë - along with her parents and fellow colonists - finds herself stranded on a deadly pioneer planet. The Colonial Union has also set them up as a target for hostile alien action. Zoë must become a player (and a pawn) in an interstellar battle, which will determine the fate of humanity.

Her father's side of this story was told in The Last Colony, but Zoe's Tale reveals a whole new dimension.

It's a story you may think you know, but you don't really know it at all.

PRAISE FOR THE OLD MAN'S WAR SERIES

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

"Great fun" Daily Telegraph

Ratings and reviews

If I was 14 and perhaps female I might have liked this book. I read 44%, that was too much. I had to download in a hurry due phone coverage, but after reading the 3 preceding books I thought I would be ok. I was forced to read it due to the same coverage issues and my ill-preparation. I gave it 3 stars as somebody will probably enjoy it, as mentioned. Sorry John, but no more.

I wish I knew this was literally retelling book 3 before i paid good money for it. I feel cheated. I cannot fathom why an author would do this.

Boring rehash of previous book.

About the author

John Scalzi won the 2006 John W Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and his debut novel Old Man's War was a finalist for the Hugo Award. His other novels include The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony, and The Android's Dream. He lives in southern Ohio with his wife and daughter.