The Last Colony War of the Elder

Seiun Award. Finalist for the Hugo, Locus, Stalker, German Science Fiction Award. The conflict between the Conclave of alien species and the Union of Colonies escalates. The Conclave's ban on colonizing new planets forces humans to resort to cunning. The... secretly established new colony Roanoke is led by John Perry and Jane Sagan, who relocate here with their adopted daughter Zoe, accompanied by representatives of the obinian. Together, they must defend against 412 species of aliens from the Conclave. The eternal ambiguities of the Union of Colonies leadership are causing increasing tension, and the settlers, feeling like pawns in someone else's game, begin to search for alternative solutions to their problems. «A captivating blend of interstellar adventures and political intrigue is consistently appealing in Scalzi!» — Booklist «Top-notch. The battle scenes chill the blood.» — Washington Post «Pure escapism. Smart dialogues, a fast-paced plot, and strong characters — all reminiscent of Robert Heinlein.» — The Times «Genuine delight. Tempting, subtle, and well-written.» — Daily Telegraph