The Ghost Brigades (Old Man’s War, #2)
by John Scalzi
The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 40.1K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 347 pages.
About The Ghost Brigades
The Ghost Brigades are the Special Forces of the Colonial Defense Forces, elite troops created from the DNA of the dead and turned into the perfect soldiers for the CDF's toughest operations. They’re young, they’re fast and strong, and they’re totally without normal human qualms.The universe is a dangerous place for humanity—and it's about to become far more dangerous. Three races that humans have clashed with before have allied to halt our expansion into space. Their linchpin: the turncoat military scientist Charles Boutin, who knows the CDF’s biggest military secrets. To prevail, the CDF must find out why Boutin did what he did.Jared Dirac is the only human who can provide answers -- a superhuman hybrid, created from Boutin's DNA, Jared’s brain should be able to access Boutin's electronic memories. But when the memory transplant appears to fail, Jared is given to the Ghost Brigades.At first, Jared is a perfect soldier, but as Boutin’s memories slowly surface, Jared begins to intuit the reason’s for Boutin’s betrayal. As Jared desperately hunts for his "father," he must also come to grips with his own choices. Time is running out: The alliance is preparing its offensive, and some of them plan worse things than humanity’s mere military defeat…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Scalzi |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 347 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 40,107 |
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What genre is The Ghost Brigades?
The Ghost Brigades is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is The Ghost Brigades worth reading?
Based on 40.1K reader ratings, The Ghost Brigades has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Ghost Brigades?
The Ghost Brigades has 347 pages.
Who wrote The Ghost Brigades?
The Ghost Brigades was written by John Scalzi. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Ghost Brigades?
The ISBN-13 for The Ghost Brigades is 9780765354070.0.
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