Browsing: Military

With over 30,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In the 25th century, humanity inhabits the far corners of space, and consciousness can be downloaded into new bodies — for a price… “Fast-paced, densely textured, impressive” (Publishers Weekly).

“An unforgettable and unprecedented view of the war” (San Francisco Chronicle): Based on firsthand accounts, this powerful work of history shares the stories of 20 people who experienced World War I. “In four decades of studying war, I’ve never read such a remarkable book” (The Washington Post).

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With the war in Europe winding down in the spring of 1945, the United States turns its…

“Fans of Tom Clancy and Agent Jack Bauer should find a lot to like here” (Publishers Weekly): In this “rousing” alternate history (Booklist) for readers who enjoyed The Man in the High Castle, Japan occupies Hawaii after a second attack on Pearl Harbor, but Colonel Jimmy Doolittle has a plan…

With nearly 2,400 five-star Goodreads ratings: Francis Crawford of Lymond embarks on a frenzied search across the Ottoman Empire to find his missing son — and is soon drawn into a world of betrayal and murder… “Dunnett is a master of suspense and misdirection” (The New York Times).

From a Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author comes “a powerful cautionary tale” (Whitley Streiber): Years after the Doomwar decimated the United States, Gordon Krantz becomes an unlikely symbol of hope — but there are those who’d thwart his mission…

With over 2,400 five-star Goodreads ratings: In 16th-century France, Francis Crawford of Lymond and his army go head-to-head with England — but victory on the battlefield can’t stop the past from coming back to haunt him… “Dunnett is a master of suspense and misdirection” (The New York Times).

From David Baldacci–the modern master of the thriller and #1 worldwide bestselling novelist-comes a hero: a lone Army Special Agent…

With over 4,200 five-star Goodreads ratings: Stavia comes of age in a matriarchal utopia, where women possess the secrets of civilization. But when she begins to question its laws, the future of society hangs in the balance. “Lively, thought-provoking… The plot is ingenious, packing a wallop of a surprise” (Ursula K. Le Guin).

“Extraordinary” (The New York Times Book Review): As the daughter of Joseph Stalin, Svetlana grew up amid tyrannical control — and her experiences turned her into an outspoken dissident. Her heartbreaking yet fascinating story is revealed in this “excellent and engrossing biography” (Library Journal).