A Hymn Before Battle

By John Ringo

A Hymn Before Battle - John Ringo
  • Release Date: 2013-02-09
  • Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 437 Ratings

Description

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE . . .

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

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Reviews

  • A great read

    5
    By Daedi
    Thoroughly enjoyable.
  • Another classic Ringo!

    5
    By @applefan
    Classic John Ringo, beginning of a great Military SciFi series. Too bad the series is not yet concluded, I hope Ringo still has more Aldenata stories in him.
  • Nice read

    5
    By Qluva1derful
    Probably better than book 2.
  • A hymn before battle

    5
    By Caught Dead in Wyoming
    Well written, constant action. Hard to put down until through.
  • Compelling to say the least

    5
    By ChiefTK19
    Very well written. Catches your attention and keeps it. You really get to know the characters just well enough.
  • American Cult Classic

    5
    By ohdopeyme007
    I still remember reading this book and everything happening around me. If we had the luck of electing leaders that really cared about the country. I believe this to be a possible outcome. Considering it was written by an ex wind dummy, the book is a great fantasy.
  • What a ride!

    5
    By Fudder63
    As enjoyable and captivating adventure as has been written for sci-fi lovers in many years. I’ve been a science fiction reader for well over fifty years, and couldn’t put this one down! I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fast-paced action and refreshing innovation. Glen Riffe
  • Completely Outstanding

    5
    By tarki0
    John has a gift that is a tribute to anyone that reads his work. Airborne!
  • Outstanding,,

    5
    By pkaufm1127
    This one grabs the reader and will not let go. Action, humor, suspense, romance, sci-fi:it's all in there in spades. And I want a suit like that! Read this one if you haven't already.
  • Excellent

    5
    By Tc2 2013
    If you like sci fic military stories. This is an excellent series! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in join the military. It gives a fair look into command structure and it's faults.
  • Superlative

    5
    By Aikidoman777
    Fast paced. LOL funny. Memorable characters. Solid physics and tech. Loved it. I read David Weber and this guy may be as good in his own gritty way.
  • A Hymn Before Battle

    5
    By evie002
    Forget sci fi fantasy hard core science fiction is back. If you Like your military sci fi hard and fast these books are for you, powered armour, alien man eating hoardes, space battles and political intrigue....... a fantastic opener to a brilliant series.