Stranded on a deadly pioneer world as a colonist, Zoe Boutin Perry is a witness to history and an icon to a race of aliens. Playing a role in an interstellar chess match to save humanity, Zoe's story is one of survival, sacrifice, and hope. In this riveting tale, Zoe recounts her experiences with joy and terror, uncertainty and wonder, taking readers on a thrilling journey that will leave them on the edge of their seats.

An Old Man's War Novel

Zoe's Tale

New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi takes you on an epic romp of galactic conquest and exploration in the Old Man's War series. Humanity has reached the stars, but have been engaged in wars with alien races for decades over habitable planets. The Colonial Defense Force fights for Earth. To join the CDF, a recruit must have reached retirem…