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Janissaries

Janissaries

MilitaryScience Fiction
Pages
256
Published
1979
Language
English

Synopsis

Reluctantly volunteering for a dangerous mission, Captain Rick Galloway and his men are cut off in hostile territory when the CIA pulls out their support, an event that is further complicated when an alien spaceship arrives.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTense
First ContactSurvivalReluctant Hero

Genres

Military Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

J
Jerry Pournelle

Jerry Pournelle was a writer who brought us the epic space opera The Mote in God's Eye. He was known for his science fiction, often exploring military and political themes. You'll find his work a great read if you enjoy grand-scale adventures.

Characters

Rick GallowayProtagonist
All characters in Janissaries